Honors at the
University of Utah
The Honors College at the University of Utah provides high-achieving, highly motivated students like you with a small residential college experience AND the opportunities of a world-class research institution.
We offer a foundational curriculum that teaches you the lifelong learning skills you will need to pivot in whatever directions your life requires, combined with cutting-edge transdisciplinary offerings that address the challenges of today.
Through the thesis project, you engage in deep scholarly or creative work within your discipline. Learning communities and special programs help you cultivate your own capacities in the service of building a better world. Your Honors experience supports your growth and education as a whole person – the life you will lead, not just the career you seek.
Your Community at the U
You are only 10% of the University’s undergraduates, but you represent:
47%
of outstanding undergraduate research awardees
2x
the rates of participation in student leadership
30%
of student government
2x
the rates of double majors
After Graduation
Honors graduates achieve higher placement rates, with:
of grad-school respondents report getting into their first-choice graduate program
more likely to be admitted to medical school on their first application round.
of workforce-bound graduates are employed full time within 3 months of graduating
of those who went into the workforce report working in their chosen/desired field
Honors at a Glance
2377
Students Enrolled
3.8
High School GPA
17%
First Generation Students
57%
In-State Students
31%
Out-of-State Students
100%
College Representation (with Undergraduate Programs)