Utica University

Utica, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's519$68,018$31,875
Homeland Security.Bachelor's175$49,399$27,846
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First professional169
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelor's168$32,371$26,988
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's158
Homeland Security.Master's149$71,376
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's124$55,706
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's112$61,088
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's103$39,458$26,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Master's86$59,908
Research and Experimental Psychology.Bachelor's62$30,805$26,000
Security Science and Technology.Master's57
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's54$35,849$26,149
Construction Management.Bachelor's51$27,000
Social Sciences, General.Master's48
Psychology, General.Bachelor's45$28,371$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's41$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's39
Special Education and Teaching.Master's38$48,100
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's38
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's33$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's32
Biology, General.Bachelor's31$28,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's27$27,220
Security Science and Technology.Bachelor's27
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's23
Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelor's23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's22
Security Science and Technology.Undergraduate certificate19
History.Bachelor's18
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's16
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Bachelor's16
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Graduate certificate15
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Bachelor's14$30,605
Chemistry.Bachelor's13
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Bachelor's11$36,933$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate certificate11
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's11
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's10
Zoology/Animal Biology.Bachelor's10

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.