Utah Valley University: Review & Facts

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Utah Valley University is a large four-year, public school with 40,940 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1941 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Orem, Utah.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
129
Good
Utah Valley University will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Utah Valley University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 129 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Computer Science, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

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 usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Utah Valley University is relatively low at 67% (below Utah average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Utah Valley University is low: 42%. Approximately 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Utah Valley University is reasonable -- 24:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$16,900
High
Average tuition pricing is fairly high, around $16,100 a year. The additional fees at Utah Valley University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $800; which makes it a total of $16,900 a year.

Read the details about Utah Valley 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
This 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 Valley University is $35.00. The graduate application fee is $45.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Utah Valley University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (801) 863-8000 or check Utah Valley University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Utah Valley University provides 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 Valley 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Utah Valley University.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Utah Valley 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.

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 numbers, Utah Valley University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Utah Valley University Location and Maps



Post Address: Utah Valley University, 800 W University Parkway, Orem, Utah 84058-5999, USA
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