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Utah Tech University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Saint George, UT

$4,822

Avg in-state tuition

$15,420

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Utah Tech University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Utah Tech University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Saint George, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,988, and admissions are selective. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,822, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,420.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

59% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

12k

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

25:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

77%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

4%

Black

2%

Unknown

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

5,683

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 15% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 4% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $4,822 $15,420
Graduate $6,857 $15,143

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $800
On-campus room and board $6,968
On-campus other expenses $6,562
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,968
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,562
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,850

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $19,152 $29,750
Off-campus without family $19,152 $29,750
Off-campus with family $12,472 $23,070

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

60%

Institution Grant Aid

19%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,185
State Grant Aid $4,165
Institution Grant Aid $2,886
Pell Grant Aid $4,376

Financial Outlook

$16k

Average student debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC