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Utah Tech University

Saint George, UT·Public·8,320 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for in-state Utah residents. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 8,320 students.

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8,320
Students
$15,265
Net Price
34%
Grad Rate
$41,400
Earnings
10 yr
$7,191
Debt

About This School

Utah Tech University is a public institution located in Saint George, Utah with approximately 8,320 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,265 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $41,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Utah Tech University (UT), formerly named Dixie State University (DSU), is a polytechnic four-year public university in St. George, Utah, United States. UT offers doctoral degrees, master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certifications. As of fall 2022, there were 12,556 students enrolled at UT.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low average debt at graduation ($7,191) and affordable net price make this one of the better deals in Utah for cost-conscious students, but a 34% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate are real warning signs that many students struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're drawn to the sunny St. George location, need an accessible entry point into higher education, or are pursuing a specific technical or associate-level program — but come in with a clear plan, because the data suggests a lot of students don't make it to the finish line.

Founded
1911
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
Business & Marketing8%
Computer Science4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Communications2%
Engineering2%
Psychology2%
Biological Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

John BrowningAsia CarreraMarcus BanksLionel HollinsHoward CannonJeffrey R. Holland

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,074
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,644
Avg Net Price
$15,265
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$7,191

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
34%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
63%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,191
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,191
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino14%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,320 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Utah Tech University

225 S University Avenue

Saint George, UT 84770-3876

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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