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Utah Valley University

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Orem, Utah 84058-5999

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

91.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

54

Burglary

11

Aggravated Assault

7

Robbery

18

Motor Vehicle Theft

22

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

55

Drug Arrests

41

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (183)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Below Average

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
10 Years$55,486

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#94
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Growth brought numerous changes to the school over the following decades, and it was renamed several times to reflect its changing role.
  • In 1963, the name was changed to Utah Trade Technical Institute.
  • In 1967, the school became Utah Technical College in Provo and was given the authority to confer associate degrees for the first time.
  • In 1977, the institution began moving to its present location, at the junction of I-15 and University Parkway in Orem.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SLC Salt Lake City38 mi
BOI Boise324 mi
LAS Las Vegas345 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2095 mi · ~60h 31m drive
New York, NY1966 mi · ~56h 48m drive
Hartford, CT2020 mi · ~58h 21m drive
Providence, RI2083 mi · ~60h 11m drive
Albany, NY1956 mi · ~56h 30m drive
Syracuse, NY1832 mi · ~52h 55m drive
Rochester, NY1758 mi · ~50h 47m drive
Buffalo, NY1696 mi · ~49h drive
Philadelphia, PA1918 mi · ~55h 25m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1661 mi · ~47h 59m drive
Harrisburg, PA1824 mi · ~52h 42m drive
Newark, NJ1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive
Washington, DC1837 mi · ~53h 4m drive
Baltimore, MD1853 mi · ~53h 32m drive
Atlanta, GA1567 mi · ~45h 16m drive
Charlotte, NC1713 mi · ~49h 29m drive
Raleigh, NC1816 mi · ~52h 28m drive
Miami, FL2068 mi · ~59h 45m drive
Orlando, FL1898 mi · ~54h 50m drive
Tampa, FL1866 mi · ~53h 54m drive
Nashville, TN1378 mi · ~39h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA1411 mi · ~40h 46m drive
Richmond, VA1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
Chicago, IL1255 mi · ~36h 15m drive
Detroit, MI1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN990 mi · ~28h 36m drive
St. Louis, MO1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive
Kansas City, MO913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
Indianapolis, IN1348 mi · ~38h 57m drive
Columbus, OH1511 mi · ~43h 39m drive
Cleveland, OH1563 mi · ~45h 9m drive
Milwaukee, WI1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive
Dallas, TX975 mi · ~28h 10m drive
Houston, TX1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive
Austin, TX1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive
San Antonio, TX1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
Los Angeles, CA560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
San Francisco, CA600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
San Diego, CA604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
Seattle, WA730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Portland, OR661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Denver, CO358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Phoenix, AZ473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Salt Lake City, UT34 mi · ~59 min drive
Honolulu, HI2994 mi · ~86h 30m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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