The Cheapest Colleges in Utah by In State Total Cost for 2021
If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Utah these are the least expensive in state colleges to consider.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published in state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published in state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Utah list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Utah tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Utah are listed by one year's in state total cost list price for the 2018/2019 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Utah? Leading the colleges list is Dixie State College of Utah in Saint George with an in state total cost of $13,270.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2019/2020 academic year.
| College | In State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Dixie State College of UtahSaint George, Public Not For Profit |
$13,270 | NA | NA |
#2 Utah Valley UniversityOrem, Public Not For Profit |
$14,158 | NA | NA |
#3 Brigham Young University ProvoProvo, Private Not For Profit |
$14,428 | 76 | 84 |
#4 Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, Public Not For Profit |
$15,719 | 41 | 37 |
#5 Weber State UniversityOgden, Public Not For Profit |
$15,997 | NA | NA |
#6 University of Phoenix Utah CampusSalt Lake City, Private For Profit |
$16,650 | NA | NA |
#7 Utah State UniversityLogan, Public Not For Profit |
$17,054 | 55 | 75 |
#8 Broadview University LaytonLayton, Private For Profit |
$20,124 | NA | NA |
#9 Broadview University OremOrem, Private For Profit |
$20,124 | NA | NA |
#10 University of UtahSalt Lake City, Public Not For Profit |
$20,295 | 72 | 84 |
#11 Broadview Entertainment Arts UniversitySalt Lake City, Private For Profit |
$20,785 | NA | NA |
#12 Eagle Gate College MurrayMurray, Private For Profit |
$21,369 | NA | NA |
#13 Eagle Gate College LaytonLayton, Private For Profit |
$21,369 | NA | NA |
#14 Broadview University West JordanWest Jordan, Private For Profit |
$22,680 | NA | NA |
#15 Stevens Henager College OgdenWest Haven, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#16 Stevens Henager College of Business ProvoOrem, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#17 Stevens Henager College MurrayMurray, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#18 Stevens Henager College LoganLogan, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#19 Independence UniversitySalt Lake City, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#20 DeVry University UtahSandy, Private For Profit |
$24,345 | NA | NA |