800 West University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058

Utah Valley University, a four-year public institution, offers more than 55 bachelor's degree programs and more than 270 career-preparation programs. More than 80 percent of the student body are Utah residents, and the remaining students represent 50 states and more than 75 countries.

As of July 1, 2008, Utah Valley state college is officially renamed Utah Valley University. As a full-fledged university, the school will add graduate-level programs and a library/digital learning center. Fall 2008 marks the start of the first master's program to be offered by Utah Valley University with a Master of education program. Soon to follow are a Master of Science in nursing and a Master of business Administration.

Founded in 1941, Utah Valley University started out as a vocational school until it started offering bachelor's degrees in 1993. The student population has grown through the years to a total enrollment of more than 23,500 students.

Utah Valley University was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top four comprehensive colleges with bachelor's degrees in the west.

Quick Facts

Multicultural students make up more than nine percent of the total student population of Utah Valley University. The student body is 41.5 percent women.

More than 38 percent of Utah Valley University students are awarded some form of financial aid. Of those, the average amount of needs met is 73 percent.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, faculty members at Utah Valley University number more than 1,400.

Utah Valley University's tuition is below the national average by 45 percent.

Utah Valley University participates in NCAA Division I athletics. It is home to Utah's only only NCAA wrestling team.

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