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Cheapest Liberal Arts and Sciences Colleges in Utah

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Utah Valley University delivers the state's most affordable Liberal Arts and Sciences education at just $8,463 net cost, while graduates earn $33,987 annually. This creates an unusual situation where the cheapest program produces the highest-earning graduates among Utah's seven options. The gap between public and private costs reaches $18,000, with Westminster University charging $26,536 compared to public alternatives under $14,000. Utah's Silicon Slopes tech corridor increasingly values liberal arts graduates for their critical thinking and communication skills in product management and user experience roles.
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Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$28,253
Avg. Program Earnings
59.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $6,270 40.7%
2 $10,722 $6,391 43.0%
3 $11,432 $6,770 59.0% 83.9%
4 $12,869 $9,228 57.3% 93.7%
5 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
6 $14,487 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
7 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate gap between Utah schools?

Brigham Young University achieves an 82.20% graduation rate compared to Utah Valley University's 40.70%, despite UVU having the lowest costs. This 41-point difference reflects institutional resources and student demographics rather than program quality.

How do earnings compare across different price points?

Utah Valley University graduates earn $33,987 despite paying only $8,463, while Utah State University graduates earn $24,863 after paying $12,869. This creates a $9,000 earnings advantage for choosing the cheapest option.

Does Utah's job market favor liberal arts graduates?

Tech companies in Utah's Silicon Slopes hire liberal arts graduates for roles requiring strong writing and analytical skills. The state's median earnings range of $24,863 to $33,987 reflects growing demand in healthcare, education, and technology sectors.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.