Utah Valley University

www.uvu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,614

2023 Average Net Price

$8,650

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

44,651

45.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

37%

563 Graduates

About

Utah Valley University is a higher education institution located in Utah County, UT. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Utah Valley University were General Studies (1,948 degrees awarded), Accounting (112 degrees), and General Computer Programming (101 degrees).

In 2023, 10,334 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Utah Valley University. 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8,354 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,044 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Utah Valley University is $5,614, which is $−18,961 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Utah Valley University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,899 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Utah Valley University is $5,614, which is $18,961 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,650.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending Utah Valley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,614

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Utah Valley University was $5,614. The cost of tuition at Utah Valley University is $−18,961 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Utah Valley University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,650

2023 Value

7.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Utah Valley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,650. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Utah Valley University grew by 7.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Utah Valley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,234

Room and Board

$670

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Utah Valley University was of $9,234 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $670. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Utah Valley University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Utah Valley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.9% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Utah Valley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Utah Valley University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4899 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Utah Valley University had a total enrollment of 44,651 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Utah Valley University is 20,130 students and the part-time enrollment is 24,521. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at Utah Valley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Utah Valley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.873% Black or African American, 0.683% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.358% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Utah Valley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.2%), followed by White Female (37.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.7%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Utah Valley University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44,651 students. The full-time enrollment at Utah Valley University is 20,130 and the part-time enrollment is 24,521. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at Utah Valley University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Utah Valley University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Utah Valley University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Utah Valley University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Utah Valley University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
34,372 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,585 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,786 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Utah Valley University is 77% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.873% Black or African American, 0.683% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.358% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 806 students (1.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 230 fewer women than men received degrees from Utah Valley University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Utah Valley University is white (8,354 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,044 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Utah Valley University is General Studies (1,948 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (112 degrees) and General Computer Programming (101 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Utah Valley University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (295 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,518 degrees), and Protective Services (524 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah Valley University are Elementary & middle school teachers (187,049 people), Other managers (169,939 people), Police officers (141,232 people), Graphic designers (96,451 people), and Secondary school teachers (83,462 people).

The most specialized majors at Utah Valley University in 2023 are Transportation (295 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,518 degrees), Protective Services (524 degrees), Human Sciences (163 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (428 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah Valley University are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Utah Valley University are Transportation (295 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,518 degrees), Protective Services (524 degrees), Human Sciences (163 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (428 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah Valley University are Computer Systems Design (652,598 people), Elementary & secondary schools (398,908 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (355,718 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (258,976 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (152,948 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Utah Valley University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
408 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
346 degrees awarded
Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
201 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Utah Valley University was General Psychology with 408 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Utah Valley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

5,052

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5,282 degrees were awarded to men at Utah Valley University, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,052).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Utah Valley University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,523 degrees were awarded to men at Utah Valley University in General Studies, which is 1.02 times more than the 1,498 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,498 degrees were awarded to men at Utah Valley University in General Studies, which is 0.984 times less than the 1,523 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Utah Valley University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Utah Valley University is Female and White (45.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.533% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,354 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,044 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
375 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Utah Valley University is white (8,354 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,044 degrees).

0.919% of degree recipients (95 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
4,303 degrees awarded
White Female
4,051 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
558 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Utah Valley University is white male (4,303 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (4,051 degrees).

Operations

Utah Valley University has an endowment valued at nearly $98.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.74M (6.84%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Utah Valley University had a total salary expenditure of 451M. Utah Valley University employs 276 Associate professors, 226 Assistant professors and 175 Lecturers. Most academics at Utah Valley University are Male Associate professor (182), Male Assistant professor (120), and Female Assistant professor (106).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah Valley University are: Management, with 482 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 284 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 172 employees.

Endowment

$98.6M

2023 Endowment

17.2%

growth from 2022

Utah Valley University has an endowment valued at about $98.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Utah Valley University grew 17.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Utah Valley University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$201M

2023 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Utah Valley University paid a median of $201M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($451M) and a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.07% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.88% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$72.4M

Instructional Salaries

811

Number of Employees

In 2023, Utah Valley University paid a total of $72.4M to 811 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

276 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

482 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Utah Valley University were Associate professor with 276 employees, Assistant professor with 226 employees, and Lecturer with 175 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah Valley University were Management with 482 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 284 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 172 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Utah Valley University was Male Associate professor with 182 employees, Male Assistant professor with 120 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 106 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Utah Valley University.

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