Your chances of getting into Utah Valley University
Open Admission Policy
Can I get into UVU? Utah Valley University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Utah Valley University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.
UVU GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Utah Valley University?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into UVU are to have around a 3.52 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at UVU is 3.52 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #6 in Utah for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
UVU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
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| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
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| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
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UVU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
High School Class Rank
58% of Utah Valley University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top quarter.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 9% |
| Top 25% of class | 27% |
| Top 50% of class | 58% |
Applying
Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 253 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Utah Valley University is $35.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Utah Valley University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
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| Completion of College Preparatory Program | |
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| Demonstration of Competencies |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Utah Valley University often consider these colleges
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230737 IPEDS survey data for Utah Valley University.
Last updated February 24, 2024