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Utica University Teaching Programs

Utica University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Utica, NY. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Utica University Rankings

Utica has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#50 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#121 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#550 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Utica University?

Contact information for Utica can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502-4892
Phone:	3157923111
Website:	www.utica.edu/
Admissions:	www.utica.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.utica.edu/directory/center-student-success/financial-aid-services

How Do I Get Into Utica?

You can apply to Utica online at: https://www.utica.edu/enrollment/admissions/appnew.cfm

Utica is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Utica

Here’s what Utica considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Utica?

Utica maintains an acceptance rate of 92%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Utica, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 660. Math scores were between 510 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 990 to 1250.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Utica vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,714	1,578	92%
Women	1,935	1,823	94%

Can I Afford Utica University?

The average net price after aid at Utica is $21,869. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$25,830
In-State Fees	$1,100
Out-of-State Tuition	$25,830
Out-of-State Fees	$1,100
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$26,930
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,930

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at Utica receive some form of financial aid (577 students).

Nearly 76% of students at Utica receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,024 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,478.

Student Loan Debt

66% of Utica undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,500 per year.

Utica University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,588 students enrolled at Utica. Utica is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,477 undergraduate students at Utica, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Utica University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	91
Black or African American	242
Hispanic	267
White	1,617
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	89
Non-Resident	12

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Utica are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	368
New Jersey	18
Pennsylvania	7
Connecticut	5
Massachusetts	5

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Utica University Graduate Student Diversity

1,153 of Utica’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Utica, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Utica University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	106
Black or African American	121
Hispanic	78
White	606
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	21
Non-Resident	57

Online Learning at Utica University

Utica provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

870 undergraduate students at Utica took at least one online class — of those, 585 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 154 students took at least one online class and 963 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Utica University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Utica, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	31	9	—	40
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	19	19	—	38
Special Education and Teaching	4	13	—	17

Academic Programs at Utica University

Utica offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Utica maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.