Your Time to Shine

Be honest, be original, be you! Your application is a chance to tell the school about your accomplishments, overcoming adversities, community engagement, citizenship, leadership, etc. This is what will separate you from the other candidates.

Become a Storyteller

Admissions Advisors read thousands of essays -- grab their attention from the start! Be sure to answer the question they’re asking. Proofread, revise, and have others read over your essays. Check your grammar.

Choose Your Recommenders Wisely

Think about those you have connected with - teachers, managers, mentors, etc. Give them ample time to write your recommendation so they can do a good job. Consider giving them additional info they might not know about you such as accomplishments so they can write a more complete recommendation. 

Apply Early 

Don’t wait. Take the time to make your application the best it can be, but submit early.

Read & Re-read the Instructions

Know your deadlines. Be thorough. Ask questions.

“Optional” Really Isn’t Optional

You need to complete everything in your application.

Demonstrate Real Interest

Research the school’s mission, vision, etc, and add some of that into your application.

Keep Copies of Everything

Any documents and applications that you submit or confirmation emails you receive.

Requesting Your Transcript

Please go to this link to request your transcript for yourself or to be sent to a school you’re applying to! 

Check out the Utah College Guide to learn about all the fantastic options available here in our very own state! 

View the guide by clicking here. Here's a link to the College Guide in Spanish.

The guide covers the following topics: 

• Do High School Right - Use high school to prepare for college.

• College = Opportunity - What is college?

• Technical Education

• Preparing for college - Take the right classes

• Grade-by-grade checklists - What to do and when to do it.

• Utah Colleges - Choosing a college

• Types of colleges - Different colleges serve different purposes.

• Map of Utah Colleges - No matter where you are, there's a college nearby.

• Paying for College - It's possible.

• Tips for finding scholarships - Where to find scholarships and how to apply.

• Financial aid information - What kinds of federal financial aid are there?

• Yes, you can go to college if you are undocumented! - 5 things undocumented students need to know.

Take a look at all the key information you need to know about all the colleges in Utah! This fact sheet covers the following details: 

• Application fee

• 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

• Admissions Requirements 

• Degrees and Certificates Available 

• Fall Admissions Deadline

• Scholarship Application Deadline 

• Financial Aid Deadline

• 1-year Average On-Campus Housing and Meal Plan

Point of Contact

• Shawn Hancock

• Phone: 801-422-4595

• Email: shawn_hancock@byu.edu

Admissions Site

About BYU for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $35

2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

• Cost of Attendance

• Latter Day Saint: $7,288

• Non-Latter Day Saint: $9,072

Admissions Requirements

• Letters of recommendation

• Ecclesiastical endorsement

• Essays

• GPA and high school transcript

Certificates & Degrees Available

• Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions:

  • Priority: November 3, 2025

  • Final: December 15, 2025

• Scholarship Application: February 1, 2026

• Financial Aid: June 30, 2026

1-year Avg. Housing & Meal Plan

• On-Campus: $10,716

• Off-Campus: $11,668

Point of Contact

• Ryan Anderson

• Phone: 435-770-8282

• Email: ryananderson@ldsbc.edu 

Admissions Site

About Ensign College for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $0

2025-2026 Tuition & Fees 

• Cost of Attendance

• Church member: $4,413

• Non-member: $8,541

Admissions Requirements

• Domestic students: high school diploma or equivalent, ecclesiastical endorsement, and a 200-word essay. 

Certificates & Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions: September 1, 2026

• Scholarship Application: Year-round

• Financial Aid: Year-round

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: N/A

• Meal Plan: N/A

Point of Contact

• Dreyah Hagan Pagofie

• Phone: 801-957-3772

• Email: dreyah.hagan@slcc.edu 

Admissions Site

About SLCC for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $20

2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $2,271

• Non-resident: $7,442

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certificates & Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions: August 2026

• Scholarship Application: February 1, 2026

• Financial Aid

  • Fall: April 15, 2026

  • Spring: November 1, 2025

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: N/A

• Meal Plan: N/A

Point of Contact

• Deji Olalere

• Email: deji.olalere@snow.edu 

Admissions Site

About Snow College for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $30

2025-2026 Tuition

• Resident: $2,015

• Non-resident: $7,115

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's

Deadlines

• * Snow College does not have a deadline for admissions. Students may apply up to and including the first day of the semester. *

• Scholarship Application: March 1, 2026

• Financial Aid: June 30, 2026

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $2,606

• Meal Plan: $2,665

Point of Contact

• Burgandy Winterton

• Phone: 385-501-2896

• Email: burgandywinterton@suu.edu

Admissions Site

About SUU for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $0 (subject to change)

2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $3,547

• Non-Resident: $10,823

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • 2.4 GPA = General Acceptance 

  • 2.3 GPA = Provisional Acceptance/Review Committee

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions: July 1, 2025

• Scholarship Application

  • Resident: March 1, 2026

  • Non-Resident: 1st day of Fall

• Financial Aid: May 1, 2025

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $5,000

• Meal Plan: $5,466

Point of Contact

• Ji Hoon Kim

• Email: jihoon.kim@utah.edu

Admissions Site

About the U of U for Prospective Students

Application Fee 

• Utah First-time freshman or tribal high school student: $0

• Other undergraduate students: $55 

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $28,224

• Non-resident: $50,700

Admissions Requirements

• Common Application and high school transcripts

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall admissions: 

  • Early Action: December 1, 2024

  • Final: April 1, 2025

• Scholarship Application: December 1, 2024

• Financial Aid: February 1, 2025

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $9,900

• Meal Plan: $5,900

Point of Contact

• Bridger Esplin

• Email: bridger.esplin@usu.edu

Admissions Site

About USU for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $50 (nonresidents only)

2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $8,780

• Non-Resident: $25,658

Admissions Requirements

• 2.8 High School GPA; (2.79 GPA & below - considered for Earned Admission Path)

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions:

  • Priority: March 1, 2026

  • Final: August 1, 2026

• Scholarship Application: December 1, 2025

• Financial Aid: FAFSA must be filed by the end of June. However, all incoming students who complete their FAFSA by the February 1, 2026 deadline will automatically receive a $500 Aggie Advantage Grant, regardless of their eligibility for federal aid. Those with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 8,000 or less will receive an additional $500 grant, for a total award of $1,000. To learn more, visit the Aggie Advantage website and the Utah State TODAY article.

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $5,721

• Meal Plan: $5,200

Point of Contact

• Bridger Esplin

• Email: bridger.esplin@usu.edu

Admissions Site

About USU Eastern for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $50

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $4,785.58

• Non-Resident: $12,811.42

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions:

  • Priority: March 1, 2025

  • Final: August 1, 2025

• Scholarship Application: June 1, 2025

• Financial Aid: FAFSA must be filed by the end of June

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $2,040

• Meal Plan: $2,300

Point of Contact

• Bridger Esplin

• Email: bridger.esplin@usu.edu

About USU Statewide Campuses for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $50

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $8,142.78

• Non-resident: $24,575.92

Admissions Requirements

• 2.8 High School GPA; (2.79 GPA & below - considered for USU Earned Admission Path)

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions:

  • Priority: March 1, 2025

  • Final: August 1, 2025

• Scholarship Application: June 1, 2025

• Financial Aid: FAFSA must be filed by the end of June

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: N/A

• Meal Plan: N/A

Point of Contact

• Lillian Daley

• Phone: 385-258-3256

• Email: lillian.daley@utahtech.edu

Admissions Site

About UTU for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $35 (nonresidents only)

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $13,274

• Non-resident: $24,844

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions: Year-round

• Scholarship Application: March 1, 2025

• Financial Aid: May 1, 2025 - Priority 

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $6,260

• Meal Plan: $3,500

Point of Contact

• Admissions

• Phone: 801-863-8706

• Email: admissions@uvu.edu

Admissions Site

About UVU for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $35

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $6,507

• Non-resident: $18,489

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions: August 1, 2025

• Scholarship Application: March 1, 2025

• Financial Aid: Year-round

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: N/A

• Meal Plan: N/A

Point of Contact

• Paige Patno

• Phone: 801-626-7939

• Email: paigepatno@weber.edu

• Meet with Paige

Admissions Site

About WSU for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $30 ($0 for new in-state students)

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

• Resident: $6,557

• Non-resident: $17,544

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Certificates, Applied Associate's, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions: Year-round

• Scholarship Application: December 1, 2024

• Financial Aid: April 1, 2025

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $4,932

• Meal Plan: $4,400

Point of Contact

• Admissions Department

• Phone: 801-832-2200

• Email: admission@westminstercollege.edu

Admissions Site

About Westminster for Prospective Students

Application Fee: $0

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

• $61,416

Admissions Requirements

• Recommend curriculum, HS transcript, and standardized test scores, or essay

Certificates and Degrees Available

• Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate

Deadlines

• Fall Admissions:

  • Early Action: December 2, 2024

  • Regular: February 3, 2025

• Scholarship Application: Year-round

• Financial Aid: Year-round

1-year Avg. On-Campus Housing & Meal Plan

• Housing: $7,000

• Meal Plan: $4,000