Brigham Young University
This private university in Provo, Utah, is considered one of the top colleges in Utah and was founded by the Church of Latter-Day Saints in 1875. The Provo campus is the flagship campus of Brigham Young University, which also has campuses in Hawaii and Idaho. The school has 10 colleges as well as a continuing education department and graduate studies. A total of 190 undergraduate academic programs, 64 master’s degrees, and 25 doctoral programs, including Juris Doctorate degree, ensures that students at Brigham Young receive a well-rounded education. To find out about the admissions requirements visit www.byu.edu or call 801-422-4636.
Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University has grown from a state college to a full university. It serves students from its campus in Orem. The Carnegie Foundation classified the school as “community engaged,” which means students play a vital role in the way the local community functions. Utah Valley University offers several one-year certificates, over 80 associate degrees, close to 60 baccalaureate degrees, and a master’s in education. To find out more about the school’s programs, visit www.uvu.edu or call 801-863-INFO.
University of Utah
The University of Utah was ranked first in the nation for creating new startups from its research-based inventions, tying with MIT for this prestigious ranking. In addition to its strong research focus, the University of Utah offers over 72 undergraduate majors, more than 70 minors and certificate, and over 95 graduate fields of study. Interdisciplinary programs at the University of Utah include gender studies, molecular biology, neuroscience, and environmental studies. To find out about the school’s other degrees and its public service programs, visit www.utah.edu or call 801-581-6773.
Utah State University
From its humble beginnings as a small agricultural college in 1888, Utah State University has grown into a land-grant, space-grant institution providing an excellent education from its campus in Logan in Utah’s Cache Valley. The school has eight colleges with over 170 majors and 139 research-based classes. It is a top-50 research institution and has 11 Goldwater Scholars among its alumni from the past ten years. To find out more about Utah State, visit www.usu.edu or call 435-797-1000.
Weber State University
Webber State University is one of the top colleges in Utah and offers over 200 undergraduate certificate and degree programs, which is the most comprehensive list in the state. In addition to its undergraduate programs, the school has eight graduate degrees. Online and distance learning expand the reach of its education past its Ogden campus. To find out if you are a good fit for Weber State, visit www.weber.edu or call 801-626-7771.
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