The Best college in Utah on the University Rankings is the University of Utah placed at 84th in the USA and 86th in the world rankings. Other renown colleges in the state include the Brigham Young University (ranked in the 432 to 507 range in the world), and the Utah State University, rated as the 310th best in the USA by Forbes.
List of Utah Colleges
| Name | Address | Type | Number of UG Students | In-State Tuition | Out of State Tuition | Acceptance Rate | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT 84602 | Private | 27765 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 49% | 1875 |
| Dixie State University | 225 South 700 East, Saint George, UT 84770-3876 | Public | 8350 | $5,976 | $14,312 | 100% | 1911 |
| Southern Utah University | 351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, UT 84720 | Public | 7017 | $6,138 | $18,596 | 57% | 1897 |
| University of Utah | 201 S. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 | Public | 24492 | $7,935 | $25,267 | 1850 | |
| Utah State University | Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 | Public | 24385 | $6,384 | $18,491 | 99% | 1888 |
| Utah Valley University | 800 W. University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058-5999 | Public | 30370 | $5,270 | $14,802 | 100% | 1941 |
| Weber State University | 1103 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-1103 | Public | 24498 | $5,126 | $13,780 | 100% | 1889 |
| Western Governors University | 4001 S. 700 E Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533 | Private | 35493 | $6,070 | $6,070 | 82% | 1996 |
| Westminster College | 1840 S. 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-3697 | Private | 2295 | $30,364 | $30,364 | 75% | 1875 |
Size wise the largest colleges by undergraduate student body are the Western Governors University (35,493 students)and the Utah Valley University (30,370 students). While the smallest establishments include Westminster College (2,295 students) and Southern Utah University (7,017 students).
Cost wise, of the main public higher education establishments the lowest tuition fees are offered by Weber State University (In-state tuition: $5,126; Out of state fees: $13,780), and the Utah Valley University (In-state: $5,270; Out of state: $14,802).
Conversely the highest priced public college in the list of Utah colleges is the University of Utah ($7,935 In-state tuition fees and $25,267 Out of state fees).
Of the private institutions, the lowest priced establishments are the Brigham Young ($5000) and the Western Governors University ($6,070), whilst the most expensive universities in Utah state is Westminster College ($30,364).
The most selective colleges are Brigham Young University (49% acceptance rate) and Southern Utah University (57%). The oldest college in Utah is the University of Utah, established in 1850.