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Paying for Utah

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Utah actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Utah for families earning under $100,000 a year. Utah Promise program (launching fall 2026): free tuition and fees for Utah residents with household income and assets each under $100k; requires full-time enrollment and 3.5 GPA.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Utah's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$10,447/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,667/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$12,398/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$16,886/yr after aid
$110k+$17,278/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$27,400
In-state tuition$9,188
Out-of-state tuition$30,512
Room & board$14,637
Average net price$15,200
Students on aid55%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

Utah cost & aid FAQ

How much does Utah cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $15,200 per year at Utah after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $27,400. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Utah cost by family income?

At Utah, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $10,447 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $17,278 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Utah offer free tuition?

Yes. Utah waives tuition for families earning under $100,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Utah give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Utah's financial aid office.

Does Utah meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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