At a glance
Average net price
$6,376
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
45.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
28,453
In-state tuition
$6,507
Out-of-state tuition
$18,489
Cost of attendance
$14,765
Median earnings (10y)
$55,486
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 73.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
32 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (45%), business (15%), stem (13%).
- STEM13%
- Health5%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts45%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services12%
- Liberal arts35.3%~10,041 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business15.2%~4,311 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science5.8%~1,653 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,642 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,502 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,471 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology3.7%~1,061 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education3.7%~1,041 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Transportation3.2%~908 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~737 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering1.8%~509 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~509 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.6%~458 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~432 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.1%~322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~293 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.9%~242 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~185 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~159 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~156 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~131 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.2%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.1%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech0.1%~20 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 4,593 | $21,716 | $10,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 3,803 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 817 | $29,263 | $18,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 789 | — | $14,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 661 | $53,406 | $15,546 |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 660 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 613 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 533 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 524 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 497 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 479 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 413 | $59,874 | $23,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 343 | $51,652 | $12,750 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 337 | $48,425 | $12,044 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 327 | — | $13,500 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 302 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 295 | $34,649 | $14,057 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 289 | $49,230 | $17,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 282 | $38,183 | $11,625 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 278 | $29,128 | $19,200 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 251 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 249 | — | $10,370 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 242 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 237 | $27,254 | $15,252 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 227 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 215 | $55,946 | $13,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 205 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 190 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 188 | $39,407 | $18,715 |
| Air Transportation. | Associate's | 181 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 176 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Bachelor's | 174 | $53,328 | $20,036 |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 171 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 170 | — | $12,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 162 | $31,097 | $16,728 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 161 | $41,727 | $18,016 |
| Air Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 157 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 155 | $74,830 | $24,725 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 152 | $39,189 | $14,200 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 142 | $57,241 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University is a very large institution located in Orem, Utah, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 28,453 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Utah Valley University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,376 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,507 for in-state students and $18,489 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,765 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 45.1%, a average completion outcome. 73.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,486 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Utah Valley University confers degrees and certificates across 32 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (45% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), stem (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Orem, Utah (city), Utah Valley University draws students from across Utah and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Utah Valley University
Q.How much does Utah Valley University cost?
The average net price at Utah Valley University is $6,376 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,765.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Utah Valley University?
Utah Valley University has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Utah Valley University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Utah Valley University graduate earns $55,486 per year.
Q.What programs does Utah Valley University offer?
Utah Valley University offers degrees across 12 program areas. The most popular by share of graduates are Liberal arts, Business, Computer science.
Q.What is tuition at Utah Valley University?
Published tuition is $6,507 in-state and $18,489 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Utah Valley University located?
Utah Valley University is located in Orem, Utah (ZIP 84058).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Utah Valley University at their official website.