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Utica University

Utica University is a medium, private institution located in Utica, ny. Founded in 1946, Utica University offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,526 undergraduates
cost $24,308 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Utica University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.9%
SAT score average 1192
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Utica University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Military and Protective Services
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Homeland Security
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $24,308
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,667
Books & supplies $810
Other expenses $1,933
Cost of attendance* $39,718
Average financial aid package $17,732
Estimated cost $21,986 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,308
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,667
Books & supplies $810
Other expenses $1,933
Cost of attendance* $39,718
Average financial aid package $17,732
Estimated cost $21,986 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Utica University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,526, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

3,861

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
46%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
37%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Utica University, students love their Physical Therapy Society, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502-4892
phone 315-792-3111
address https://www.utica.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Physical therapy society

Student nurses association

Kappa delta pi

Student senate

Utica university honor association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Utica University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Utica University?

Utica University is located in Utica, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Utica University? 

The acceptance rate for Utica University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Utica University?

The average high school GPA for Utica University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Utica University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Utica University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $158,872.

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