PublicUrbanUtah Valley University
UVU
Orem, Utah 84058-5999
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
Utah Valley University is a public urban institution in Orem, Utah. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A large campus of 27.5K undergraduates with a 28:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,486 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,463.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Growth brought numerous changes to the school over the following decades, and it was renamed several times to reflect its changing role.
- •In 1963, the name was changed to Utah Trade Technical Institute.
- •In 1967, the school became Utah Technical College in Provo and was given the authority to confer associate degrees for the first time.
- •In 1977, the institution began moving to its present location, at the junction of I-15 and University Parkway in Orem.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
91.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,899
Programs (183)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
209
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from UT state average + city premium