Utah Tech University: Review & Facts

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Utah Tech University is a medium four-year, public school with 12,560 students enrolled. This school was established in 1911 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Saint George, Utah.

Utah Tech University is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Academic Offerings

Utah Tech University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Utah Tech University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Business, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Utah Tech University is relatively low at 63% (way below Utah average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Utah Tech University is very low: 26%. Roughly 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Utah Tech University is reasonable: 22:1. Learn more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high, about $16,900 per year. The additional fees at Utah Tech University not covered by tuition are nearly $900; this comes to $17,800 per year.

Read the details about Utah Tech University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Utah Tech University is $35.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Utah Tech University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (435) 652-7500 or check Utah Tech University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,900
Medium
Utah Tech University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Utah Tech University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Utah Tech University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $3,900 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Utah Tech University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Utah Tech University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Utah Tech University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Utah Tech University
225 S University Avenue
Saint George, Utah
84770-3876, USA
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