# Utah Valley University

> Utah Valley University is a public university in Orem, UT, with 28,453 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $17,558 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 46.7%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $60,162.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/utah-valley-university-3103
- Location: Orem, UT, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.uvu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 230737
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $6,674 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,992 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,558 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24.4% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 46.7% |
| First-year retention rate | 73.1% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $60,162 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 28,453 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is UVU tuition?

In-state tuition at Utah Valley University is $6,674 and out-of-state tuition is $18,992 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,558 a year.

### What is the average net price at UVU?

The average net price at Utah Valley University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,558 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at UVU?

46.7% of first-time, full-time students at Utah Valley University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is UVU the same as Utah Valley University?

Yes. UVU is the common short name for Utah Valley University, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to UVU?

The closest matches are Weber State University, Utah State University, and Southern Utah University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [UVU Tuition 2026: Net Price & Financial Aid](https://www.collegesref.com/college/utah-valley-university-3103/financial)
- [UVU Rankings by Major 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/utah-valley-university-3103/rankings)
- [UVU Outcomes: Earnings & Debt by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/utah-valley-university-3103/outcomes)
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- [Compare Utah Valley University with other colleges](https://www.collegesref.com/compare?slugs=utah-valley-university-3103)
- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230737)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230737)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/utah-valley-university-3103. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.