Utah Valley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1971 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #537 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #489 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 20 | In Utah |
| #1 of 2 | In Orem |
| #571 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 42,296
- Graduates
- 803
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- uvu.edu
Utah Valley University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Utah Valley University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
14,752 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,219 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Utah Valley University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 33607 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5174 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 1663 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 753 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 578 (1%) |
| Asian | 532 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 378 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 242 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 86 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $3,635
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,614 | $9,152 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,614 | $9,152 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,174 | $22,382 |
| Fee in-district | $656 | $563 |
| Fee in-state | $656 | $563 |
| Fee out-of-state | $656 | $563 |
Utah Valley University majors
Utah Valley University has granted 4,072 bachelor's degrees across 93 programs and 326 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Utah Valley University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 2,223 | 64 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 523 | 308 | 97 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 873 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | 409 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 129 | 212 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 124 | 140 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 105 | 132 | |
| Accounting | 16 | 165 | 45 |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 133 | 87 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 116 | 94 | 1 |
| Family and Community Services | 164 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 155 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 68 | 76 | |
| Finance, General | 128 | 14 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | 124 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 131 | |
| Computer Science | 45 | 68 | 4 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 108 | ||
| Social Work | 51 | 49 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 93 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 92 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 79 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 9 | 59 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 9 | 56 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 64 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 62 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 62 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 18 | 38 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 55 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 53 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 52 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | 44 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 42 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 41 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 37 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 23 | 14 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 10 | 25 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 34 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | 32 | |
| Biotechnology | 33 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 33 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 5 | 27 | |
| Dance, General | 11 | 20 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 31 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 5 | 25 | |
| Sociology, General | 29 | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 27 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 26 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 25 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 25 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | 24 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 24 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 24 | ||
| Robotics Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 22 | ||
| History, General | 10 | 12 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 22 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 21 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 21 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 19 | ||
| Intelligence, General | 19 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 7 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 7 | 10 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 15 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 15 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Public Health, General | 12 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 11 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Statistics, General | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | ||
| Music Technology | 7 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 5 | 2 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | 6 | |
| Botany & Plant Biology | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | 2 | |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Business & Office Automation & Technology & Data Entry | 2 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 1 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,917 | 4,072 | 326 |
Utah Valley University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 32% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Utah Valley University has published 3,025 scientific papers with 27,697 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Physics, Biology, Law, Sociology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 7 | 2 |
| 1999 | 10 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 | 11 |
| 2001 | 18 | 10 |
| 2002 | 14 | 21 |
| 2003 | 27 | 28 |
| 2004 | 55 | 59 |
| 2005 | 43 | 98 |
| 2006 | 60 | 158 |
| 2007 | 54 | 229 |
| 2008 | 60 | 344 |
| 2009 | 66 | 411 |
| 2010 | 78 | 499 |
| 2011 | 115 | 710 |
| 2012 | 109 | 881 |
| 2013 | 122 | 1111 |
| 2014 | 149 | 1312 |
| 2015 | 115 | 1419 |
| 2016 | 146 | 1357 |
| 2017 | 129 | 1522 |
| 2018 | 180 | 1705 |
| 2019 | 221 | 2157 |
| 2020 | 282 | 2556 |
| 2021 | 248 | 3251 |
| 2022 | 265 | 3347 |
| 2023 | 259 | 3963 |
Utah Valley University alumni
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A. J. Cook
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
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Andrea Joy Cook is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds (2005–2020, 2022–). Cook has also appeared in The Virgin Suicides (1999), Higher Ground (2000), Ripper (2001), Out Cold (2001), Final Destination 2 (2003), and Tru Calling (2003–2004).
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Matthew S. Petersen
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Matthew Spencer Petersen is an American attorney who served as a member of the United States Federal Election Commission. In 2017, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to be a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Petersen withdrew his nomination following a confrontational exchange with Senator John Kennedy during his confirmation hearing. On August 26, 2019, Petersen announced his resignation from the FEC, effective August 31. In September 2019, Petersen joined the law firm Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky as a partner where he practices political law.
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Ramsey Nijem
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Pedro Ramsey Nijem is an American retired mixed martial artist. A professional MMA competitor from 2008 to 2021, Nijem is perhaps best known for his 10-fight stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos and also competed in the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
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Matt Gay
- Occupations
- player of American footballassociation football player
- Biography
-
Matt Gay is an American football placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). Gay played college football at the University of Utah and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. In March 2023, Gay signed a four-year, $22.5 million contract with the Colts, the largest amount paid to a kicker in a free agent signing made up to that time.
General info
| Alternative names | UVU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Motto | Success Starts Here |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 2,796 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 W University Parkway Orem, Utah, 84058-5999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 98,000 |
| Phone | 8018638000 |