Colleges in Utah
All 24 degree-granting colleges in Utah, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Utah is $36,066 per year — about $144,264 over a four-year degree.
All 24 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensign CollegePrivateSalt Lake City · Less than 2-year | $3,766 | $3,766 | Private nonprofit |
| 2 | Snow CollegePublicEphraim · Less than 2-year | $4,180 | $4,180 | Public |
| 3 | Salt Lake Community CollegePublicSalt Lake City · 2-year | $4,257 | $4,257 | Public |
| 4 | Utah Tech UniversityPublicSaint George · Less than 2-year | $6,074 | $6,074 | Public |
| 5 | Utah Valley UniversityPublicOrem · Less than 2-year | $6,270 | $6,270 | Public |
| 6 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivateProvo · Less than 2-year | $6,304 | $6,304 | Private nonprofit |
| 7 | Weber State UniversityPublicOgden · Less than 2-year | $6,391 | $6,391 | Public |
| 8 | Southern Utah UniversityPublicCedar City · Less than 2-year | $6,770 | $6,770 | Public |
| 9 | Midwives College of UtahPrivateSalt Lake City · Less than 2-year | $7,919 | $7,919 | Private nonprofit |
| 10 | Western Governors UniversityPrivateSalt Lake City · Less than 2-year | $8,010 | $8,010 | Private nonprofit |
| 11 | Utah State UniversityPublicLogan · Less than 2-year | $8,305 | $8,305 | Public |
| 12 | University of UtahPublicSalt Lake City · Less than 2-year | $9,315 | $9,315 | Public |
| 13 | Broadview CollegeFor-profitWest Jordan · Less than 2-year | $16,140 | $16,140 | Private for-profit |
| 14 | Fortis College-Salt Lake CityFor-profitSalt Lake City · 2-year | $16,255 | $16,255 | Private for-profit |
| 15 | Eagle Gate College-MurrayFor-profitMurray · Less than 2-year | $17,112 | $17,112 | Private for-profit |
| 16 | Provo CollegeFor-profitProvo · Less than 2-year | $17,112 | $17,112 | Private for-profit |
| 17 | Eagle Gate College-LaytonFor-profitLayton · Less than 2-year | $17,112 | $17,112 | Private for-profit |
| 18 | Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake CityFor-profitMurray · Less than 2-year | $21,946 | $21,946 | Private for-profit |
| 19 | Joyce University of Nursing and Health SciencesFor-profitDraper · Less than 2-year | $22,603 | $22,603 | Private for-profit |
| 20 | Neumont College of Computer ScienceFor-profitSalt Lake City · Less than 2-year | $26,505 | $26,505 | Private for-profit |
| 21 | Westminster CollegePrivateSalt Lake City · Less than 2-year | $39,832 | $39,832 | Private nonprofit |
| 22 | Careers UnlimitedFor-profitOrem · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 23 | Nightingale CollegeFor-profitSalt Lake City · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 24 | Rocky Mountain University of Health ProfessionsFor-profitProvo · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Utah?
Ensign College in Salt Lake City, at $3,766 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Snow College ($4,180), Salt Lake Community College ($4,257), Utah Tech University ($6,074).
How much does college cost in Utah?
The median published in-state tuition is $8,305 per year across 21 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Utah to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.