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Utah Valley University

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Orem, Utah 84058-5999

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Known for business — major research university

Utah Valley University is a public urban institution in Orem, Utah. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A large campus of 27.5K undergraduates with a 28:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,486 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,463.

Established
1941
Motto
"A Place For You"
Mascot
Willy the Wolverine
Type
Public university
Conference
Western Athletic Conference

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
27,481Students
28:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$55,486Earnings 10yr
$8,463Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Utah Valley University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,270
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,830
Books & Supplies$670
Total Cost of Attendance$15,172
Average Net Price$8,463
Median Debt at Graduation$14,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$156

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,381
$30–48K$7,303
$48–75K$8,871
$75–110K$11,410
$110K+$14,064

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,463

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,899

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

209

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (183)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
27,481
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 1%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.7%
Freshman Retention69.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,825
8 Years$50,056
10 Years$55,486

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,200
Men
$61,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#94

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from UT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
34 mi(59 min)
Denverpop. 710K
358 mi(621 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
473 mi(820 min)

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