University of Utah
About
The University of Utah is a prestigious Tier 1 public research institution renowned for its top-tier programs in engineering, computer science (including its world-ranked game design program), and the highly regarded David Eccles School of Business. Students enjoy a vibrant campus culture anchored by fierce school spirit—fueled by the legendary "MUSS" student section at Big 12 athletic events—and an active outdoor lifestyle made possible by the Wasatch Mountains rising just minutes from campus. What truly sets the university apart is its powerhouse entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighted by the revolutionary Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute where students can actually live and launch start-ups under the same roof, providing direct pipelines to the region's booming "Silicon Slopes" tech corridor.
Wikipedia:The University of Utah is a public research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest institution of higher education. The university received its current name in 1892, four years before Utah attained statehood, and moved to its current location in 1900. It is the flagship university of the Utah System of Higher Education.
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University of Utah accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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