At a glance
Average net price
$19,108
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.2%
Admission rate
92%
Undergrad size
2,278
In-state tuition
$26,930
Out-of-state tuition
$26,930
Cost of attendance
$37,205
Median earnings (10y)
$63,277
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,110
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 70.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (48%), trades & services (20%), social sciences (13%).
- STEM4%
- Health48%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts7%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services20%
- Health professions48.3%~1,101 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~398 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology8.0%~181 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business7.0%~159 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education3.8%~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.2%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.8%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.7%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.7%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.6%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science0.1%~3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 519 | $68,018 | $31,875 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 175 | $49,399 | $27,846 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 169 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 168 | $32,371 | $26,988 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 158 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Master's | 149 | $71,376 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 124 | $55,706 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 112 | $61,088 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 103 | $39,458 | $26,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 86 | $59,908 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 62 | $30,805 | $26,000 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 57 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 54 | $35,849 | $26,149 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $28,371 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 38 | $48,100 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $28,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $27,220 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Graduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 14 | $30,605 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 11 | $36,933 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
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 Utica University
Utica University is a mid-sized institution located in Utica, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,278 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Utica University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,108 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $26,930 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $37,205 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 70.7% 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 $63,277 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Utica University confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (48% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), social sciences (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
Utica University accepts 92% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,110.
Location & campus
Set in Utica, New York (city), Utica University draws students from across New York 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 Utica University
Q.How much does Utica University cost?
The average net price at Utica University is $19,108 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $37,205.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Utica University?
Utica University has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Utica University?
Utica University admits 92% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Utica University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Utica University graduate earns $63,277 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Utica University?
Published tuition is $26,930 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Utica University located?
Utica University is located in Utica, New York (ZIP 13502).
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 Utica University at their official website.