Utah Valley University
- Utah Valley University (UVU) is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as lifelong learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community. UVU is a teaching institution where students learn, do and become. At UVU, the fusion of academic and hands-on learning is referred to as "engaged learning." Along with the institution's long-rooted commitment to serving the needs of the community, UVU's emphasis on engaged learning led to its classification as "community engaged" by the Carnegie Foundation. UVU's Grants for Engaged Learning Office oversees a $400,000 grant program in support of engaged learning projects.
School Highlights
Utah Valley University serves 41,728 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 41,728 students
- In-state tuition: $5,270
- Out-state tuition: $14,802
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Utah Valley University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 2,748 teachers has grown by 148% over five years.
Utah Valley University
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Item not available
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
2,748 staff
119 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Utah Valley University has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The Utah Valley University diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
41,728 students
2,532 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
19,996 students
439 students
# Part-Time Students
21,732 students
2,093 students
# Undergraduate Students
19,799 students
439 students
# Graduate Students
197 students
93 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
761 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
80%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.42
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$49,800
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,270 is less than the state average of $6,616. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,802 is more than the state average of $14,201. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,270
$6,616
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,802
$14,201
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,500
$25,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,812
$6,394
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
545
SAT Math
n/a
550
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Utah Valley University is Provo College (2.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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Lehi, UT 84043
(787) 840-2575
Lehi, UT 84043
(787) 840-2575
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Private for-profit
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Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
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| 1,064 students
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West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 501-4803
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 501-4803
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Eagle Gate College-Murray
Private, for profit
5588 South Green Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 333-8100
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 333-8100
27.6 miles
| 237 students
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