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Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University

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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Tuition
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.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$3,635
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 Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$1,912
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,187

 

Students receiving state aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1517
Students receiving federal aid
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
0
100
100%
Acceptance Rate
11735
Students Applied
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2682
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

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

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 801-863-8706
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: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

Faculty Overview

0
100
30%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
50%
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
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Kennedie's Review

from Springville, UT

There are so many things that the student health and wellness center has to help students. They can shop both your physical and mental health! There are so many amazing resources!...

JACOB's Review

from Provo, UT

I have developed so much as a person this past freshman year thanks to UVU! The investment put into students by the school has made me feel valued, respected, and intelligent. I especially love the ef...

Julia's Review

from Orem, UT

Online classes are wonderful! There may be an extra assignment here or there for making sure you are interactive with your peers, but not a lot. For those of you who have weird schedules, other respon...