Utica University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,034
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Utica, New York, Utica University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Utica University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Utica University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Utica University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Utica University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,214

Cost of attendance at Utica University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,214

Cost of attendance at Utica University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Utica University received on average $12,719 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,719

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	209	42%	$4,944	$1,033,192
Other Federal Grant	209	42%	$5,477	$1,144,642
State Grant/Scholarships	219	44%	$3,377	$739,636
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	486	97%	$8,842	$4,297,383
Total Grant & Scholarships	486	97%	$12,719	$6,181,661

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Utica University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Utica University students is 60.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.5%.

60.0%

asian 62.5% 10 students
African American 48.7% 56 students
white 66.9% 257 students
unknown 33.3% 3 students
hispanic 50.7% 38 students
International Students 76.9% 10 students
Mixed Race 42.3% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Empire Eight
Baseball Empire Eight
Basketball Empire Eight
Track and Cross Country Empire Eight

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Utica University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Utica University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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