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University of Utah
Salt Lake City,
UT
84112
40.7648
-111.8523
Neighborhood: East Central
Years in business
Established in 1850
Last updated 2.23.11
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Just the Facts – The University of Utah (originally the University of Deseret) was founded in 1850. The 25 men who enrolled that first quarter wouldn't recognize the 1,494-acre campus today, with more than 25,000 men and women working for 74 different undergraduate degrees and 93 graduate majors. The U. is considered to be a top research school and is well known for its school of medicine. But fear not philosophy majors--the arts and humanities are not forgotten. The U. has thriving political science, film and dance programs, to name a few. – – Extracurricular Activities…
Editor's Tips
- Hang Outs:
- These restaurants are perfect for U. students—they're close, cheap and they beat Monday meatloaf at the dining hall.
- Major in Skiing:
- The grades may slip a bit, but a season spent careening through world-famous powder—only minutes away—may be worth it.
- Good Libations:
- At last, that final paper on Uzbekistan's economy is complete. If it's time for some off-campus revelry, we've got you covered.

