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Utica University

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Utica

Utica, New York 13502-4892

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1130

Reading & Writing

510600

Math

520610

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

30%

First-generation

32%

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

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

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,538

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

14:1

Programs (64)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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

10 Years$63,277

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

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History & Fun Facts

•Syracuse University established itself as a four-year institution in 1946.
•In 1995, it became a financially and legally independent institution, operating as Utica College without the Syracuse University affiliation.
•The university began offering its graduate degrees in 1999 and its undergraduate degrees in 2011.
•With the approval of the New York State Board of Regents, Utica College officially changed its name to Utica University on February 17, 2022.
•Presidents Name Tenure Notes Winton Tolles 1946–1947 Ralph F.

Source: Wikipedia