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Summary
Utah Valley University is a public institution that was founded in 1941. It has a city setting and the campus size is 200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,584 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,940 (2011-12).
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Utah Valley State College is committed to maintaining the responsiveness and flexibility of its historical mission, while becoming a highly respected state college offering a comprehensive range of baccalaureate degrees and programs. UVSC anticipates the time when it will also respond to community needs for graduate courses and degrees as a metropolitan university. Utah Valley State College is a community of learners where every individual is welcomed, encouraged and supported. We strive for excellence in liberal arts and sciences, the professions, and applied technology education. UVSC offers a full spectrum of educational opportunities including college preparation and certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees and advanced professional education. Our programs prepare students for career success, personal enrichment and lifelong learning and enhance their ability to contribute to society. Utah Valley State College values its students, faculty, staff and community and affirms the value of learning and scholarship, excellence and innovation, ethics and integrity, academic freedom, diversity and international understanding. |
General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | 1941 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Utah Valley University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 25. The application fee at Utah Valley University is $30. It is less selective.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | August 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 25 |
Academic Life
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Student Life
Utah Valley University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Utah Valley University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Utah Valley University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at Utah Valley University, 29 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Utah Valley University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 29% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $4,584 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $12,940 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
