The University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business ranks among the top Western entrepreneurship programs. Princeton Review put it at #2 (undergrad entrepreneurship) and #3 (graduate entrepreneurship).
Salt Lake City, Utah – November 20, 2025
The University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business is proving it’s a powerhouse for aspiring founders, snagging top spots in the Princeton Review’s 2026 entrepreneurship rankings in the West.
The Princeton Review—one of the nation's leading education services companies—ranked The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business No. 2 for undergraduate and No. 3 for graduate entrepreneurship education in the West.
Universities care about rankings because they drive student recruitment, faculty attraction, funding, and institutional reputation. High rankings signal quality, help attract top students and professors, encourage donations and corporate partnerships, and boost visibility. In October, U.S. News ranked the Eccles School of Business No. 8 overall (No. 5 among public schools) for undergraduate entrepreneurship.
“We’re proud to be recognized among the nation’s leading schools for entrepreneurship because our students don’t just study it, they live it,” said Kurt Dirks, dean of the David Eccles School of Business.
The entrepreneurship programs at the Eccles School are provided in partnership between the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Together, they support a growing and broad range of programs from grants and workshops to elective courses, a unique graduate program and a living-learning community.
The strong rankings follow significant growth in programs offered at the University of Utah. The Eccles School and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute provide opportunities for students of all majors and levels to learn about the mindset and skills needed to be an entrepreneur.
“Our program unites world-class researchers and accomplished entrepreneurs who bring real-world experience and insight to the classroom,” said Bill Hesterly, chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the Eccles School. “Together with our driven students, we cultivate an environment where theory meets practice, empowering students to build their own ventures or innovate within existing organizations. This blend of expertise and experience equips our graduates to lead change and create impact wherever their careers take them.”For undergraduate students, the Eccles School offers electives, minor and major in entrepreneurship.
For graduate students, the Eccles School offers an MBA with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and the award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC). Launched in 2019, MBC helps founders grow their businesses via mentorship, grants, and a curriculum designed to get ideas off the ground quickly.
The MBC program is available in two formats – the in-person, two-semester, MBC In-Person option, and the virtual, three-semester, MBC Online option. Both formats provide the same benefits and personal attention to each founder.
The MBC program also offers a growing MBC Global opportunity for international residents to enroll from select countries around the world. The application is now open to join the MBC program in spring and fall 2026.
Undergraduates can dive into entrepreneurship through electives, a minor, or a major. For those who want to take it further, the Lassonde Founders, a residential community offers scholarships and the chance to live—and launch—alongside other student entrepreneurs.
Scott Holley, executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, highlights the school’s edge: “What sets us apart is the incredible range and depth of opportunities we offer to students and alumni passionate about entrepreneurship. We invite everyone to be part of this community. Students can jump into our programs, alumni can stay connected and community members can make a real impact as mentors and supporters.”
The school doesn’t stop at graduation. Through the Lassonde for Life program program, alumni from any major can continue building businesses, connect with mentors, and access resources long after leaving campus.
Learn more at eccles.utah.edu/entrepreneur.