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2025 Impact Report



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PATHS — Providing Access Throughout High School

PATHS at the University of Utah provides the mentorship and resources to give 9-12th grade students the confidence to graduate high school, succeed as first-generation college students, or attain a meaningful career.


Look at what our 2025 cohort accomplished and imagine what you can achieve with PATHS' support!


Class of 2025 Statistics

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High School Graduation

100% Graduation Rate

14 out of 14 students


Higher Education Enrollments

79% of graduates immediately transitioned into higher education in Fall 2025


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5 attending the University of Utah

4 going to other in-state institutions

2 going out-of-state


Scholarships

3 full-ride scholarships

$220000 in scholarships earned


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PATHS has helped me during my high school career by teaching essential life skills... This program created a supportive environment where I could build confidence, strengthen relationships and handle challenges more positively.”

Fernanda, class of 2025


Learning Outcomes

PATHS’ impact doesn’t end with our students; we also affect our local and campus communities:

Students

  • Gain college-readiness, social, and communication skills
  • Faculty, student, & peer mentoring
  • Academic workshops and study techniques
  • Connection to the University of Utah

Community

  • Higher graduation rates of low-income students
  • Increased earning potential of low-income families
  • Generational effect of younger siblings attending college

Campus

  • Making campus more accessible to under-represented communities
  • Enriched by students of different backgrounds and perspectives
  • Utilization of established campus resources
  • Representation of University of Utah in westside communities
PATHS Students

PATHS Students

PATHS currently serves 65 students in various high schools throughout the state. Our students come from around the valley, from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences. The majority of PATHS students will be first-generation college students, meaning they will be the first ones in their family to attend college.

PATHS students attend:

  • Mana Academy Charter School
  • East High School
  • West High School
  • Granger High School
  • Murray High School
  • Taylorsville High School
  • Copper Hills High School
  • Hunter High School
  • American Prep Academy
  • Woods Cross High School
  • AND more across the valley
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Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join PATHS by applying today.