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Utah Valley University, or UVU, gained the status of university in 2007 and was renamed from Utah Valley State College. It is a publicly-funded college located in Orem, Utah. UVU offers more than 55 bachelor degrees and over 250 career-preparation programs.
The official mascot of Utah Valley University is the Wolverine. The athletics department of the university fields men’s and women’s teams in various sports and they compete in the NCAA. They are nicknamed the Wolverines. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Ricky Allman, internationally renowned painter; Noelle Pikus Pace, World Cup Gold Medalist in Skeleton; and Ronnie Price, NBA basketball player for the Utah Jazz.
Utah Valley State is in Orem, UT. Orem is a small city. The school is a public institution. Utah Valley State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Utah Valley State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 23,840 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Utah Valley University
800 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058-5999
General Phone: (801) 863-8161
http://www.uvu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,107 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, history, political science, Spanish language, humanities |
| Business and Management | 505 | business management, accounting, operations management, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 291 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, early childhood education, history teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, biology teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 268 | psychology |
| Transportation | 178 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 156 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 130 | web design, computer science, data processing tech, information science, computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 120 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, fire services administration, forensic science |
| Design | 68 | design and visual communication |
| Construction Trades | 66 | construction, building inspector, property management, construction trades, lineworker |
| Science | 65 | biology, physics, geological and earth sciences, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | drafting, robotics tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Administration | 44 | community health |
| Mechanics and Repair | 37 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 33 | health and physical education |
| Media | 28 | communication studies |
| Law | 26 | legal assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 18 | chef training |
| Medical Support and Technology | 14 | dental hygienist |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 13 | dance, drama, dance courses |
| Hospitality | 11 | hospitality management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Production Trades | 8 | cabinetmaking, welding |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Utah Valley State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,716 | 49 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,532 | 50 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Utah Valley State had a total enrollment of 23,840 students (17,344 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 84% |
| California | 3% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orem, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,752 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,514 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,630 |
Financial Aid:
Utah Valley State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 402700)
Utah Valley State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 175 | 80 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 99 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 69 | $72,491 | 28 | $70,280 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 112 | $60,900 | 53 | $58,566 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 86 | $57,368 | 54 | $53,873 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $48,285 | 5 | $46,202 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 33 | $42,348 | 23 | $39,017 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $53,341 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 317 | $59,937 | 163 | $55,886 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 96 | 103 | 199 |
| Track | 36 | 43 | 79 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 50 | 72 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, General
Construction Trades, Other
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Utah Valley State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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