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Colleges and Universities in Utah
24 degree-granting colleges and universities in Utah that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges24
- Public816 private
- Four-year213 two-year
- Online programs16Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Utah: Nursing (19), Marketing (12), Computer Science (12), Business Administration (11), Accounting (11), Information Technology (11).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City | Murray | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Brigham Young University | Provo | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Careers Unlimited | Orem | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Eagle Gate College-Layton | Layton | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Eagle Gate College-Murray | Murray | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Ensign College | Salt Lake City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Fortis College-Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City | Draper | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Draper | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Midwives College of Utah | Salt Lake City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Neumont College of Computer Science | Salt Lake City | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Nightingale College | Salt Lake City | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Provo College | Provo | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions | Provo | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Snow College | Ephraim | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Utah State University | Logan | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Utah Tech University | Saint George | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Utah Valley University | Orem | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Weber State University | Ogden | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Utah: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Utah?
Utah has 24 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Utah?
8 public, 5 private nonprofit and 11 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Utah?
3 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Salt Lake Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Utah?
21 four-year colleges and universities, and 15 schools in Utah offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Utah offer online programs?
16 colleges in Utah reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Utah have the most colleges?
Salt Lake City (9), Provo (3), Murray (2), Orem (2), and Draper (2).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Utah?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Utah are Nursing (19 schools), Marketing (12 schools), Computer Science (12 schools), Business Administration (11 schools), Accounting (11 schools), and Information Technology (11 schools).
How do I find a college in Utah that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Utah and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Utah colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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