Utica University — College Profile

About

Utica University in Central New York is best known for its hands-on, career-oriented education with particular strength in cybersecurity, criminal justice, and the health sciences. The institution stands out for specialized offerings like nursing, physical therapy, and economic crime investigation, holding a prestigious designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education from the NSA and Department of Homeland Security. Students benefit from a close-knit, supportive campus culture characterized by accessible faculty, rich experiential learning opportunities, and a spirited NCAA Division III athletics program.

Wikipedia:Utica University is a private university in Utica, New York, United States. Its main campus is in Utica, and the Robert Brvenik Center for Business Education is in downtown Utica. The university also has satellite locations in Syracuse, New York, Latham, New York, and St. Petersburg, Florida.

Location

Utica, NY, 13502-4892 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

SYR · Syracuse

42 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$26,930

Housing & food (on campus)$15,720

Books & supplies$810

Cost of attendance$47,737

Average net price$19,108

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$26,930

Housing & food (on campus)$15,720

Books & supplies$810

Cost of attendance$47,737

Average net price$19,108

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.utica.edu

How it’s made up

Tuition$27,380

Fees$1,100

Books & supplies$870

Personal expenses$1,100

Transportation$700

Total published by the school$47,737

Source: www.utica.edu

Net price by family income

$0–30k

$13,290

$30–48k

$14,518

$48–75k

$16,439

$75–110k

$20,217

$110k+

$26,685

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

97% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $12,321

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

56%

Within 4 yrs

46%

Back for yr 2

71%

Transferred

Pell students: 47.5% · others: 63.0%

8 yrs after starting

59% graduated · 11% transferred · 30% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$57,422

10 yrs after entry$63,277

Debt

Median at graduation$22,500

Monthly payment$239

Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$26k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

92%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1110

R 480–660 · M 510–590

SAT middle 50%: 990–1250

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 92.1% · women 94.2%

Yield: 12.7% of admitted students enroll

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Decision

Nov 1 2026

binding in 21 days

If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.

Checked Sep 2026 · utica.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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If Utica University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 45%Women 55%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

33%

First-gen

32%

Family income

$47,546

Independent

33%

Veterans

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (NY)

84.4%

Out of state

13.1%

International

2.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 18 · PA 7 · CT 5 · MA 5 · NH 4

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

11%

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Gymnastics
Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$57,422

After 10 yrs

$63,277

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing252

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General83

Homeland Security76

Criminal Justice and Corrections50

Research and Experimental Psychology35

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas32

Business Administration, Management and Operations30

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods25

Psychology, General22

Business/Managerial Economics18

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities16

Biology, General15

Construction Management15

English Language and Literature, General14

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness13

History12

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$35M

Full-time faculty

45%

Faculty salary

$9,148/mo

Teaching spend

$10,197

per student

Federal loans

66%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile