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Utica University

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Utica, New York 13502-4892

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Known for health sciences

Utica University is a private institution in Utica with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1130, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,277 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,869.

Established
1946
Motto
Never Stand Still
Mascot
Trax the Moose
Type
Private university
Conference
United Collegiate Hockey Conference
Division
Division III

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87%Acceptance
1130SAT Avg
2,477Students
14:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$63,277Earnings 10yr
$21,869Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Utica University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1130

Reading & Writing
510600
Math
520610

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1130

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,308
Room & Board$13,080
Books & Supplies$870
Total Cost of Attendance$36,845
Average Net Price$21,869
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,485
$30–48K$14,355
$48–75K$19,670
$75–110K$22,938
$110K+$27,736

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,869

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,538

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (64)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,477
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 9%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.5%
Freshman Retention73.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,422
8 Years$63,771
10 Years$63,277

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$53,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

150Very High

Estimated from NY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
177 mi(307 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
217 mi(376 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
220 mi(381 min)

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