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Utah Colleges

Discover Utah’s best college opportunities! Study online or on campus. CollegeStats help you compare Utah college programs for vocational training, associate degrees, bachelor degrees and graduate education.

Find the Best Colleges in Utah

Utah prioritizes education and has one of America’s most highly educated populations. In urban and rural areas statewide, residents have access to public and private colleges for all higher education needs.

Most Utah colleges are located in the state’s northern central region known as Wasatch Front. This area is named for the Wasatch Range of mountains and includes Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden. But for those who live elsewhere, Utah colleges are still accessible. More than 20% of Utah college students take all their courses online.

A Look at Utah Colleges

How much do Utah colleges cost? How can Utah students save on college expenses? Here are a few points to guide your college search.

  • Prices are often lower than advertised. Sometimes college tuitions and fees look overwhelming. Relax a bit… Hardly anyone pays full price! Most students receive financial aid. For example, Utah State University officially charges about $14,000/year for tuition on campus. The average price actually paid is about $10,000/year.
  • Online learning lowers the price. Learning online reduces college costs in many ways. You can save on tuition, commuting, housing and more. Many Utah college students take all of their classes online. Utah State University is among the top providers and charges about half their usual rate. Use our free search tool to identify more Utah schools with online classes.
  • Utah makes deals. Thanks to Utah’s membership in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, residents can save on tuition at more than 150 institutions in these western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming.

Compare colleges in Utah with our free search tool!

Rank School Name City State Net Cost School Level Retention Rate Distance Learning
1

Acaydia School of Aesthetics

Provo

UT

N/A

Vocational

100%

No

2

American Beauty Academy

Payson

UT

N/A

Vocational

100%

No

3

AmeriTech College-Draper

Draper

UT

N/A

4 year

N/A

Yes

4

AmeriTech College-Provo

Provo

UT

N/A

Vocational

81.25%

No

5

Argosy University-Salt Lake City

Draper

UT

N/A

4 year

N/A

Yes

6

Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton

Layton

UT

N/A

Vocational

85.96%

No

7

Aveda Institute-Provo

Provo

UT

N/A

Vocational

80.46%

No

8

Beautiful You School of Nail Technology

Cedar City

UT

N/A

Vocational

66.67%

No

9

Bonnie Joseph Academy of Cosmetology and Barbering

Heber City

UT

N/A

2 year

100%

No

10

Bridgerland Applied Technology College

Logan

UT

$1,693

2 year

46.67%

No

11

Brigham Young University-Provo

Provo

UT

N/A

4 year

86.86%

Yes

12

Broadview Entertainment Arts University

Salt Lake City

UT

N/A

4 year

77.78%

Yes

13

Broadview University-Layton

Layton

UT

N/A

4 year

50%

Yes

14

Broadview University-Orem

Orem

UT

N/A

4 year

50%

Yes

15

Broadview University-West Jordan

West Jordan

UT

N/A

4 year

66.67%

Yes

16

Cameo College of Essential Beauty

Murray

UT

N/A

2 year

81.48%

No

17

Careers Unlimited

Orem

UT

N/A

4 year

N/A

No

18

Davis Applied Technology College

Kaysville

UT

$659

2 year

58.25%

No

19

Dixie Applied Technology College

Saint George

UT

$15,749

Vocational

74.07%

No

20

Dixie State University

Saint George

UT

$14,048

4 year

54.47%

Yes

21

Eagle Gate College-Layton

Layton

UT

N/A

4 year

75%

Yes

22

Eagle Gate College-Murray

Murray

UT

N/A

4 year

75%

Yes

23

Eagle Gate College-Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City

UT

N/A

2 year

86.96%

Yes

24

Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City

Cedar City

UT

N/A

2 year

16.67%

No

25

Evans Hairstyling College-St George

Saint George

UT

N/A

2 year

86.67%

No

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Utah Fun Facts and Education Statistics

Learn more about Utah with these education statistics and other facts.

  • Among all US states, Utah has the highest percentage of college graduates.
  • Utah has an above-average percentage of online learners. In 2012 the National Center for Education Statistics reported that more than 20% of students enrolled in Title IV institutions were completing their degrees exclusively online.
  • A top Utah school for online degree programs is Utah State University. US News & World Report has named the school among the best for online bachelor’s programs and online graduate education programs.
  • Natural beauty is a state treasure. Utah has six National Forests, 43 state parks, five National Parks and seven National Monuments. Nearly 7,000,000 people visit Utah’s National Parks every year.
  • After Hollywood, Utah has been the #1 location for shooting western films. The Lone Ranger and Pony Express are classic examples.
  • Utah has the youngest population in the United States. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2010 Utah was the only state with a median age in the 20s: 29.2. Experts attribute this to the state’s high percentage of Mormon families, with Mormon culture traditionally place a high value on having a large family.
  • The state’s nickname is the Beehive State. The beehive represents enterprise and perseverance — making it a fine symbol for goal-driven college students.

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