Overview


Utah Valley University
Orem, UT, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
With campus a short distance from Utah Lake, Utah Valley University is a public school in northern Utah and the largest public university in the state. UVU is a dual mission institution combining a teaching university and community college to confer 91 bachelor’s degrees and 65 associate degrees. In addition, Utah Valley operates the UVU Fire Academy Mobile Command Center which provides free training to fire agencies throughout the state. Taking advantage of its surrounding environment, UVU’s Outdoor Adventure Center sponsors excursions throughout the year for activities such as mountain biking, river rafting, and rock climbing.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$9,159
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
22
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$9,159
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,270 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,830 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $670 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,182
$30k - $48k
$7,567
$48k - $75k
$9,348
$75k - $110k
$11,181
$110k+
$13,365
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$3,635
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,912
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,187
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1517
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,912
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$65,145,780
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,798,190
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
12%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,337
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$148
Students receiving federal loans
12%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,210
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,650
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
11735
Students Applied
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2682
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
85%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
30%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
2.00 - 2.49
6%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
10
Top 25%
26
Top 50%
57
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
306
$30k - $48k
152
$48k - $75k
169
$75k - $110k
126
$110k+
103
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
43,099
Total Number of Undergrads
42,296
0
100
13%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
29%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
25:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
38%
20-39 Students
48%
40-99 Students
11%
100+ Students
1%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
124
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ✓ ✓ |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ✓ ✓ |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
Faculty Overview
0
100
30%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
US National: 44%50%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
70
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
12%
White
78%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
160
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wolverine
School Colors
green and yellow
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
186
Total Female Athletes
143
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Utah Valley University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,700
Top 5 Cities
Provo
Salt Lake City
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Utah Valley University
Vivint Smart Home
Intermountain Healthcare
doTERRA International LLC
The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Engineering
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,750
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$148
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