Utah College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Utah colleges

There are 21 four-year colleges and universities in Utah—7 public institutions and 14 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $6,979, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $20,802. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.43% and out-of-state costs changed by 3.03%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 26.37% (in-state) and 26.71% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $17,376 in 2025. That is a 2.52% change from last year and 25.56% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $8,844, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $22,108. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 3.29% and out-of-state costs changed by 0.72%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 29.72% (in-state) and 19.00% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $14,240 in 2025. That is a 10.34% change from last year and 48.41% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 2.52% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 2.43% (lower by 0.08 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 3.03% (higher by 0.51 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 25.56%, compared with public in-state 26.37% (higher by 0.82 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 26.71% (higher by 1.15 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 10.34% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 3.29% (lower by 7.05 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 0.72% (lower by 9.62 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 48.41%, compared with public graduate in-state 29.72% (lower by 18.69 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 19.00% (lower by 29.42 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $22,211 (public in-state), $36,034 (public out-of-state), and $32,609 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 1.96%, 2.48%, and 2.15%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 29.84% (public in-state), 28.69% (public out-of-state), and 28.26% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $26,017 (public in-state), $39,841 (public out-of-state), and $36,415 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 7.89%, 6.26%, and 6.32%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 57.35% (public in-state), 45.25% (public out-of-state), and 46.53% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Utah Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Utah from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Utah and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Utah public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $6,979 which has increased by 26.37% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $20,802 which has risen by 26.71%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.67% while last year increase rate was 3.03%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Utah Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$5,673$5,914$6,124$6,285$6,312$6,383$6,668$6,758$6,813$6,979
Year-to-Year Rates2.73%4.25%3.56%2.62%0.42%1.13%4.47%1.34%0.81%2.43%
Cumulative Rates2.73%7.10%10.91%13.82%14.30%15.59%20.76%22.38%23.37%26.37%
Out-of-State Costs$16,837$17,569$18,200$18,694$18,744$18,996$19,503$20,190$20,190$20,802
Year-to-Year Rates2.56%4.35%3.59%2.72%0.27%1.34%2.67%3.52%0.00%3.03%
Cumulative Rates2.56%7.02%10.86%13.87%14.18%15.71%18.80%22.99%22.99%26.71%
For private schools in Utah state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $17,376 which has increased by 25.56% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.56% while last year increase rate was 2.52%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Utah Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$17,390$13,532$13,677$13,318$14,176$14,659$15,889$17,111$16,949$17,376
Year-to-Year Rates25.66%-22.19%1.08%-2.63%6.44%3.41%8.39%7.69%-0.94%2.52%
Cumulative Rates25.66%-2.22%-1.17%-3.77%2.43%5.92%14.81%23.64%22.47%25.56%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Utah public schools are $8,844 which has increased by 29.72% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $22,108 which has risen by 19.00%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 1.90% while last year increase rate was 0.72%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Utah Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$6,719$7,650$8,407$8,292$8,140$8,121$8,191$8,433$8,563$8,844
Year-to-Year Rates-1.45%13.86%9.89%-1.37%-1.83%-0.23%0.87%2.95%1.55%3.29%
Cumulative Rates-1.45%12.21%23.31%21.62%19.39%19.11%20.15%23.69%25.60%29.72%
Out-of-State Costs$19,469$20,505$22,457$22,802$21,968$22,216$21,595$22,285$21,950$22,108
Year-to-Year Rates4.79%5.32%9.52%1.54%-3.66%1.13%-2.79%3.20%-1.50%0.72%
Cumulative Rates4.79%10.37%20.87%22.73%18.24%19.58%16.24%19.95%18.15%19.00%
For private graduate schools in Utah state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $14,240 which has increased by 48.41% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 4.84145% while last year increase rate was 10.34%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Utah Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$10,079$10,221$9,830$9,718$10,512$10,404$13,257$13,555$12,906$14,240
Year-to-Year Rates5.05%1.40%-3.82%-1.13%8.17%-1.03%27.42%2.25%-4.79%10.34%
Cumulative Rates5.05%6.52%2.45%1.29%9.56%8.43%38.16%41.27%34.51%48.41%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Utah college cost trends.