Utah GED Requirements
- Resident: You do not have to be a resident of Utah.
- Age: You must be 18 years old or older. However, if you are 16 or 17, you are eligible if you have been formally withdrawn from the public secondary school system and have completed the Adult Education Program and/or GED Testing Application for 16-18 Year-Old Non-Graduates form. This form is obtained from Utah public high schools, charter schools, or special purpose residential schools. 16 year olds must access a Utah state-sponsored adult education program for verification of academic readiness necessary to take the GED tests. Verification by an adult education program is not a guarantee that the test-taker will pass the tests. Other eligibility requirements may be required.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: Test Center: $36 (per subject) or $144 (all subjects). Online: $36 (per subject)
- Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: You must apply for disability accommodations through the GED® Testing Service page.
- Diploma: After you pass the test, the State of Utah will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Online GED Classes
Online programs like GED Academy are available to help you get your GED fast and easy.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a 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.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 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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