Utica College

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About Utica College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Utica College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Utica, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,580, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The college offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,208.

Utica, NY

$23,208

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

87%

Acceptance Rate

73%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

55%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

69%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

62%

Unknown

9%

Black

10%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

33

Total Online Enrollment

2,564

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

61% On-campus

39% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold18% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold73% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,987
State Grant Aid$3,660
Institution Grant Aid$11,269
Pell Grant Aid$4,767

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

16.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.