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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
  • Military

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the University of Utah has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Colleges for Adults. The school enrolls a mix of full- and part-time students and demonstrates an emphasis on student persistence through measurable retention and completion outcomes.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.utah.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
3,769 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:22,272
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:3,073
  • Pell Grant students:5,297
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,515
  • Part-time students
    14%
  • Students over 25 years old
    12%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$259
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$13,341
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Online & Distance Programs


Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(2)
  • English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
  • Psychology(1)

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  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(2)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:62%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:27%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
368 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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