Utica University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,278 students.
About This School
Utica University is a private nonprofit institution located in Utica, New York with approximately 2,278 undergraduate students enrolled. Utica University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,108 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $48,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — an 87% acceptance rate and accessible net price of around $22K/year make this a realistic option for students who need affordability, and the relatively low median debt of $17,538 is a genuine plus. However, only 55% of students graduate, and the fact that nearly 1 in 4 freshmen don't return for sophomore year suggests this environment doesn't work for everyone. Worth considering if you have a clear program focus (cybersecurity and health studies are standouts) and a plan to stay engaged, but students who need strong academic momentum and support should ask hard questions before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,278 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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