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Orem, UT 84058-5999
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Orem, UT 84058-5999
p. 801-863-8000
w. www.uvu.edu
Utah Valley University
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Utah Valley University Introduction
In 2008, Utah Valley State College became Utah Valley University. The school offers state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and a 190,000-square-foot library/digital media center.
Utah Valley University Academics
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Utah Valley University.
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Digital Communications/Multimedia
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Security and Protective Services:
- Fire Science/Firefighting, Fire Services Administration, Law Enforcement Administration
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physical Sciences – General, Physics
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness
- Computer Science:
- Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer Programming – General, Computer Science, Data Entry Applications, Data Processing Technology, Information Technology
- History:
- History – General
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Utah Valley University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Utah Valley University Athletics
The Wolverines are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
Information Summary
Ranks 2642nd overall and 18th in Utah
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
43.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,090 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
28 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
52% / 34% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
23,305 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Orem, UT 84058-5999
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,251 (27,679 urban / 572 rural) |
| Households | 8,113 (3.47 people per house) |
| Families | 6,304 (3.82 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 178 |
| Pop. — Asian | 643 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 381 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 335 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 26,158 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,290 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Utah Valley University?
Ranks 2477th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,000 | $3,000 | $10,500 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $528 | $528 | $528 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $100 | $100 | $350 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $5,090 | $5,090 | $12,590 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,312 | $14,312 | $21,812 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,480 | $7,480 | $14,980 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,022  $3,528 |
$3,022  $3,528 |
$9,472  $11,028 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,487  $1,562 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,912  $6,212 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,866  $3,010 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,275  $2,390 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Utah Valley University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Utah Valley University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Division I Independents |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Division I Independents |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Division I Independents |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Utah Valley University Ranks 4919th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,629 | 626 |  27% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $777 | 23 |  1% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,038 | 481 |  21% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,989 | 499 |  21% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,199 |  52% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Utah Valley University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 147 | 140 | 287 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 80 | 44 | 124 |
Hispanic | 551 | 468 | 1,019 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 249 | 231 | 480 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 115 | 108 | 223 |
White Non-Hispanic | 11,218 | 8,639 | 19,857 |
Race Unknown | 935 | 380 | 1,315 |
| Total | 13,295 | 10,010 | 23,305 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Utah Valley University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Hispanic | 21 | 22 | 43 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 11 | 19 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 7 | 5 | 12 |
White Non-Hispanic | 445 | 668 | 1,113 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 517 | 736 | 1,253 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Utah Valley University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | 410 | 883 | |
| 244 | 87 | 331 | |
| 99 | 196 | 295 | |
| 154 | 17 | 171 | |
| 16 | 128 | 144 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Utah Valley University Ranks 1410th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $55,576 ($56,776 male / $53,279 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 408 (268 male / 140 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 889 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $9,806,640 |
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