The university only counts presidents who have served since the name of the institution officially changed to the University of Utah, beginning with John R. Park. The count also includes individuals, not actual terms. The presidents and their years of service are:

Ruth V. Watkins
2018-2021

David W. Pershing
2012-2018

Michael K. Young
2004-2011

Bernie Machen
1998-2004

Arthur K. Smith
1991-1997

Chase N. Peterson
1983-1991

David P. Gardner
1973-1983

Alfred C. Emery
1971-1973

James C. Fletcher
1964-1971

A. Ray Olpin
1946-1964

LeRoy E. Cowles
1941-1946

George Thomas
1921-1941

John A. Widtsoe
1916-1921

James E. Talmage
1894-1897

Joseph T. Kingsbury
1892-1894, 1897-1916

John R. Park
1869-1892