First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: utica.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 252 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 87 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 57 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 54 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 39 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 |
| Construction Management | 23 |
| Communication | 19 |
Show the other 29 majors
| Psychology | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management | 18 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 14 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
| Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis | 6 |
| Human Nutrition | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 4 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 4 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 3 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 3 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 2 |
| Telecommunications Management | 2 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 |
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 III, Empire Eight
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
21% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Utica-Rome, NY
287,932 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
558 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
164.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
5 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,020 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
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute4 mi
- Hamilton College8 mi
- Colgate University23 mi
- Le Moyne College41 mi
- Syracuse University44 mi
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry44 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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