Utah Valley University is a public 2-year college in Orem, Utah with 28,453 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $17,558 a year after grants and graduates 47% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Utah Valley University acceptance rate and admissions
Utah Valley University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Utah Valley University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,674 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,992 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $23,965 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,558 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,558 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,407 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Utah Valley University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Utah Valley University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 47% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $60,162 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,435 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Utah Valley University majors and what graduates earn
Utah Valley University awarded bachelor's degrees in 80 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($121,466).
All 80 majors at Utah Valley University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Utah Valley University
16 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 16 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 100 | n/a | $20,500 |
| Social work | Master's | 80 | $56,979 | $29,851 |
| Accounting | Master's | 67 | $73,844 | $20,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 28 | $63,758 | $22,162 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 24 | n/a | $91,027 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 22 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 19 | $41,828 | $27,800 |
| Finance | Master's | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's | 5 | $60,125 | n/a |
| Computer science | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Utah Valley University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 69 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 41 | $42,171 | $41,464 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 41 | $56,004 | $60,740 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 28,453 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 49% women, 51% men
- 26 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Utah Valley University?
No. Utah Valley University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Utah Valley University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $6,674 for in-state students and $18,992 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,558 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Utah Valley University?
47% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Utah Valley University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,162 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.