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Utica University
Utica, NY · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Open
- Average net price
- $24,195
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $69,651
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Utica University is a private nonprofit college in Utica, NY with 2,278 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1110 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,195 per year ($16,820 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,651 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,826
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,336
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–660
200800
SAT Math510–590
200800
What Utica University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $41,385
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $28,480
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,820
- $30–48k$19,163
- $48–75k$20,988
- $75–110k$22,307
- $110k+$32,144
Get a personal estimate with Utica University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $69,651
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,832
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,278
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White66%
- Hispanic11%
- Black10%
- Asian4%
Utica University FAQ
What is Utica University's acceptance rate?+
Utica University admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Utica University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1110.
Is Utica University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Utica University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,826 students applied to Utica University and 3,336 were admitted; 577 enrolled.
Does Utica University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Utica University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Utica University require an essay?+
Utica University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Utica University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $41,385 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,195.
What is Utica University's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 197045 · How we use this data
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