University of Utah
Former names
University of Deseret (1850–1892)
TypePublic
Flagship
Space-grant
EstablishedFebruary 28, 1850 (1850-02-28)
Academic affiliations
Utah System of Higher Education
APLU
Endowment$1.08 billion (2016)
Budget$3.55 billion (2014)
PresidentRuth Watkins
ProvostDaniel A. Reed
Academic staff
3,421 (Fall 2015)
Administrative staff
17,498 (Fall 2015)
Students32,994 (Fall 2018)
Undergraduates24,735 (Fall 2018)
Postgraduates8,251 (Fall 2018)
Location
Salt Lake City
,
Utah
,
U.S.
CampusUrban
1,534 acres (6.21 km2)
ColorsRed and White
         
NicknameUtes
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FBS / Pac-12
MascotSwoop
Websitewww.utah.edu