Utah Valley University

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About Utah Valley University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Advent Christian Church

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Utah Valley University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Orem, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 43,796, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The university offers 101 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,614, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,174.

Orem, UT

$5,614

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,174

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

69.66%

Retention Rate Insight

69.66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

32%

Graduation Rate Insight

32% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 admissionYes

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

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

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

45k

Students enrolled

49%

Online student enrollment

25:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

47%

Unknown

1%

Black

1%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

8% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

8%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

27

Total Online Enrollment

21,971

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold5% online

AssociateCheck Bold10% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold16% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold18% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

13%

Institution Grant Aid

48%

Pell Grant

8%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$1,912
State Grant Aid$1,517
Institution Grant Aid$3,187
Pell Grant Aid$5,256

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.1%

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

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Construction Trades.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History.
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
16Legal Professions And Studies.
17Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
20Natural Resources And Conservation.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Social Sciences.
27Transportation And Materials Moving.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.