Utica University
Utica College is a 4-year private institution founded in 1946 and located in central New York, in the town of the same name. Utica offers 38 undergraduate majors on its 128-acre campus along with 31 minors and 21 graduate programs. UC students can opt to earn their degrees online in five areas of study, which include Crime Prevention, Health Care, and Cybersecurity, or spend time abroad through opportunities in 21 countries. The Utica campus is also home to several institutes and centers, including the Applied Ethics Institute and Center for Ergonomic Analysis and Research. Outside of academia, students can join clubs and organizations, get involved in the InterGreek Council or Student Government Association, or start their own activity.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1110
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,242
Total Number of Undergrads
2,986
Classroom Sizes
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $24,308 |
| 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. | $24,308 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,848 |
| Books and Supplies | $810 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
58%
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.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,517
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,886
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,693
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.
77%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$14,413
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.
$16,750
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.
$215
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
81
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
35%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
burnt orange and navy blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Empire Eight
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Utica
Syracuse
Albany
Washington
Boston
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,600
What Students Are Saying
Very big campus with a lot of resources available to you.
So many student organizations, it's pretty easy to join one and very rewarding.
The shuttles let you access the mall and the shopping center so you may get whatever you need without paying money for a taxi.
So many student organizations, it's pretty easy to join one and very rewarding.
The shuttles let you access the mall and the shopping center so you may get whatever you need without paying money for a taxi.
Charity from Indianapolis, IN
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