Utica University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Utica, NY
3.9 9 reviews

#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,627

Location Utica, New York
Website utica.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Utica, New York, approximately 50 miles east of Syracuse, Utica College is a private institution established in 1946 through a partnership with Syracuse University. The 128-acre suburban campus features a blend of modern and traditional brick buildings, centered around a primary academic quad. Utica College operates as a moderately selective institution, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in health sciences, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. Students can choose from various residential options, including traditional dormitories and suite-style housing, while the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Pioneers, participating in the Empire 8 Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Utica University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1250
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

92%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 12.7%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$26,930

Costs for Utica University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$26,930
Books and Supplies		$810
Other Fees		$1,100
Room and Board		$15,720
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,934
Total One Year Cost		$46,494

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Utica University are Health Professions, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Business. 26% of students major in Health Professions, 21% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 10% in Business.