Utah Valley University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Orem, UT

$5,192

Avg in-state tuition

$16,092

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Utah Valley 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 Valley University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Orem, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 40,311, and admissions are selective. The university offers 95 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,192, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,092.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

67% 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

32% 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 more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

41k

Students enrolled

70%

Online student enrollment

24:1

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

79%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

1%

Black

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

49%

Socio-economic diversity

30% 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

22

Total Online Enrollment

28,671

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 9% online

Associate Check Bold 9% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 12% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 11% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,192 $16,092
Graduate $8,541 $25,977

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 $588
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,018
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,664
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,664

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $5,780 $16,680
Off-campus without family $18,462 $29,362
Off-campus with family $9,444 $20,344

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

39%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

41%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,485
State Grant Aid $2,230
Institution Grant Aid $3,307
Pell Grant Aid $5,062

Financial Outlook

$16k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

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

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Construction Trades

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC