Utah GED Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Utah.
- Age: In Utah, you must be 18 years old to take the GED. If you are 16-17, you must meet specific requirements.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Online Testing: Yes, you can take the GED online in Utah.
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Cost:
- GED Cost at a Test Center: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects.
- GED Cost Online: $36 per subject or $144 for all subjects.
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Score:
- GED: A minimum score of 145 is required on each subject to pass.
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED Testing Service website.
- Diploma: After passing the GED test, the State of Utah will award you a high school equivalency certificate, showing that you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
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Below you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about how to obtain your GED in Utah.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate by taking the Utah GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
The GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts when you take it in Utah.
GED Test:
Subject |
Time |
|---|---|
| Language Arts | 150 minutes, with a 10-minute break |
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Social Studies | 70 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 21 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test is $30 per subject, or $120 in full in Utah.
You can take any subject on the test up to 3 times with no waiting period, but after the 3rd attempt you must wait 60 days before your next attempt.
The GED test can be taken at an official Utah GED testing center or online*. For online testing, make sure you meet the computer system requirements or find the closest test center to you in Utah here.
A passing score on the GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
No, you are not required to live in UT to take the test there.
You must be 18 years old to take the test in Utah. If you are 16 or 17, you may take the test if you have been withdrawn from school, and have completed the Adult Education Program or submitted the GED Testing Application form. If you are 16, you must also obtain verification of academic readiness by a Utah state-sponsored adult ed program.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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