Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Utah by Acceptance Rate 2026
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 61.9%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Utah colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 7
- Cheapest net price
- $10,462
- Top earnings 10y
- $97,827
- Public / Private
- 3 / 2
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
D- Acceptance
- 61.9%
- Net price
- $28,039
- Earnings 10y
- $49,841
- Acceptance
- 61.9%
Westminster University
C- Acceptance
- 66.6%
- Net price
- $27,094
- Earnings 10y
- $66,215
- Acceptance
- 66.6%
Brigham Young University
A- Acceptance
- 67.8%
- Net price
- $15,564
- Earnings 10y
- $75,790
- Acceptance
- 67.8%
Southern Utah University
A- Acceptance
- 81.8%
- Net price
- $10,462
- Earnings 10y
- $50,296
- Acceptance
- 81.8%
University of Utah
B- Acceptance
- 86%
- Net price
- $16,200
- Earnings 10y
- $67,170
- Acceptance
- 86%
Neumont College of Computer Science
C- Acceptance
- 86.8%
- Net price
- $35,205
- Earnings 10y
- $97,827
- Acceptance
- 86.8%
Utah State University
B- Acceptance
- 92.5%
- Net price
- $14,936
- Earnings 10y
- $54,022
- Acceptance
- 92.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Utah colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.73 (3 public, 2 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences in Draper, UT tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 61.9%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Utah colleges are in this list?
7 Utah colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.