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Utah Valley University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Orem, Utah, UVU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Utah Valley University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Utah Valley University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UVU is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UVU is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Utah is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UVU do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,010

Cost of attendance at Utah Valley University in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $6,668
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,092

Cost of attendance at Utah Valley University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $19,595
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Utah Valley University received on average $4,773 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,773
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 903 26% $5,251 $4,741,764
Other Federal Grant 1,354 39% $4,364 $5,908,304
State Grant/Scholarships 490 14% $1,273 $623,756
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,416 41% $3,224 $4,565,421
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,325 67% $4,773 $11,097,481

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Utah Valley University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Utah Valley University students is 37.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.6%.

37.8%

  • asian 46.4% 13 students
  • African American 13.8% 4 students
  • white 41.2% 871 students
  • unknown 51.3% 20 students
  • hawaiian 9.5% 2 students
  • hispanic 23.4% 79 students
  • International Students 28.6% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 30.3% 27 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Western Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Western Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Utah Valley University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Utah Valley University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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