Utica University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Utica University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,865 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1946 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Utica, New York.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Utica University.

Majors
Offered
67
Utica University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 67 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Criminal Justice, Medical, Management, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Utica University is fair at 73% (close to New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Utica University is below average: 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at Utica University is good: 11:1. Read more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high - about $23,300 annually. The additional fees at Utica University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,100, which comes to $24,400 a year.

Read the details about Utica 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

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
According to recent data, 3,367 applications were submitted and 2,724 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Utica University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Utica University offers a distance learning option, 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 Utica 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
B
Dicey
Utica University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,100 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - approximately $6,000 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Utica 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 numbers, Utica University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Utica University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Utica University
1600 Burrstone Rd
Utica, New York
13502-4892, USA
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