Utah Valley University: Review & Facts

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Utah Valley University is a large four-year, public school with 43,100 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1941 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Orem, Utah.

Academic Offerings

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.

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

It is worthwhile 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 good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Utah Valley University is relatively low at 68% (way below Utah average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Bad
The graduation rate at Utah Valley University is low - 35%. Around 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Utah Valley University is reasonable - 25:1. Find out more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high, $17,200 a year. The additional fees at Utah Valley University beyond tuition are about $700, which makes it a total of $17,900 per 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 the school's general information office at (801) 863-8000 or check Utah Valley University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C-
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 information, Utah Valley University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Utah Valley University Location and Address

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