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Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University is a public university in a small city in the Provo, UT metro with 43,794 students.

Orem, Utah · Public · City, small · 43,794 students

NCAA Division I · Western Athletic Conference

Average net price

$6,376

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

45%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

70%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,486

10 years after entry

Students

43,794

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		August 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: uvu.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$3,904
$30,001–48,000$4,231
$48,001–75,000$5,664
$75,001–110,000$8,115
Over $110,000$13,297

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUtah Valley University courseCredits
Calculus BC3MATH 1210 Calculus I 4.0 Quantitative Literacy
Biology3BIOL 1010 General Biology 3.0 Biology
Chemistry3CHEM 1010 Introduction to Chemistry 3.0 Physical Science
Physics 13PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics 3.0 Physical Science
United States History3HIST 1700 American Civilization 3.0 American Institutions
Psychology3PSY 1010 General Psychology 3.0 Social Science
Statistics3STAT 1040 Intro To Statistics 3.0 Quantitative Literacy
Computer Science A3CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3.0
Show all 38 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC3MATH 1210 Calculus I 4.0 Quantitative Literacy
Biology3BIOL 1010 General Biology 3.0 Biology
Chemistry3CHEM 1010 Introduction to Chemistry 3.0 Physical Science
Physics 13PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics 3.0 Physical Science
United States History3HIST 1700 American Civilization 3.0 American Institutions
Psychology3PSY 1010 General Psychology 3.0 Social Science
Statistics3STAT 1040 Intro To Statistics 3.0 Quantitative Literacy
Computer Science A3CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3.0
Macroeconomics3ECON 2020 Macroeconomics 3.0 Social Science
Microeconomics3ECON 2010 Microeconomics 3.0 Social Science
World History: Modern3HIST 1510G World History From 1500 3.0 Social Science
Environmental Science3BIOL 2500 Environmental Biology 3.0 Biology
Physics 23PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics 3.0 Physical Science
European History3SS 1900 Social Science Distribution 3.0 Social Science
Human Geography3GEOG 1400G Human Geography 3.0 Social Science
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1010 Beginning Spanish I 4.0 Language
Computer Science Principles3CS 1030 Foundation of Computer Science 3.0
Art History3ARTH 2710 Prehistoric Thru Gothic Art 3.0 Fine Arts
Music Theory3MUSC 1100 Fundamentals Of Music 3.0 Fine Arts
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1010 Beginning Chinese I 4.0 Language
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 2200 Intro Comparative Politics 3.0 Social Science
Drawing3ART 1010 Introduction to Visual Arts 3.0 Fine Arts
English Language/Comp3ENGL 1010 Intro To Writing 3.0 College Writing1 credit
English Literature/Comp3ENGL 2200G Intro To Literature 3.0 Humanities
French Language and Culture3FREN 1010 Beginning French I 4.0 Language
German Language and Culture3GER 1010 Beginning German I 4.0 Language
German Language and Culture5GER 1010 Beginning German I 4.0 Language
Italian Language and Culture3LANG 1010 Beginning Language I 4.0 Language
Japanese Language and Culture3JPNS 1010 Beginning Japanese I 4.0 Language
Latin3LATN 1010 Beginning Latin I 4.0 Language
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics 3.0 Physical Science
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics 3.0 Physical Science
Precalculus3MATH 1050 College Algebra 4.0 Quantitative Literacy
Research3NOT ACCEPTED
Seminar3
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing 3.0…ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing 3.0 College Writing II
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 1010 Beginning Spanish I 4.0 Language
Studio Art: 2D Design3ART 1120 2D Design 3.0
Studio Art: 3D Design3ART 1130 3D Design 3.0
United States Gov and Politics3
POLS 1100 American National Government 3.0…POLS 1100 American National Government 3.0 American Institutions

Source: uvu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology455
Business Administration and Management371
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew148
Accounting146
Elementary Education and Teaching146
Design and Visual Communications140
Marketing/Marketing Management137
Family and Community Services134
Show the other 93 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences127
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse124
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other115
Finance108
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration101
Computer Science97
Fire Science/Fire-fighting96
Marketing, Other94
English Language and Literature93
General Studies88
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other76
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication75
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager71
Information Technology59
Information Science/Studies50
Political Science and Government50
Social Work49
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness47
Financial Planning and Services46
Engineering/Industrial Management44
Cinematography and Film/Video Production42
Mechanical Engineering41
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster40
Public Health34
Forensic Science and Technology34
Health/Health Care Administration/Management33
Computer Software Engineering32
History Teacher Education32
National Security Policy Studies30
English/Language Arts Teacher Education28
Sociology28
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other26
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration26
Spanish Language and Literature25
Civil Engineering24
Biotechnology24
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management24
American Sign Language (ASL)23
Health Teacher Education23
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering22
Computer Programming/Programmer21
Game and Interactive Media Design21
History21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts20
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities19
Music Performance18
Anthropology17
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching16
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies16
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist15
Philosophy15
Art Teacher Education15
Recording Arts Technology/Technician15
Architecture14
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist12
Computer Engineering11
Electrical and Electronics Engineering11
Applied Mathematics, Other11
Chemistry11
Physics11
Hospitality Administration/Management11
Operations Management and Supervision10
Mathematics10
Surveying Technology/Surveying9
Statistics9
Botany/Plant Biology8
Dance8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation8
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other7
Keyboard Instruments7
Speech Communication and Rhetoric7
International Business/Trade/Commerce6
Drama and Dance Teacher Education6
Environmental Science6
Music5
Economics5
Geology/Earth Science5
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other5
Management Science4
Community Health and Preventive Medicine4
Data Science4
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness4
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education3
Spanish Language Teacher Education3
Music Technology3
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other2
Bioinformatics2
Humanities/Humanistic Studies2
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician2
Music Teacher Education2
Geography1
Chemistry, Other1
Microbiology1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

760,531 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Nearest hub airport

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20

Elevation

4,599 ft

Time zone

Mountain

January low

20°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

44.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

56 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,220 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size