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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

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