Utica University

Utica, NY · Private

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Admission rate

Utica University admitted 92.0% of applicants university-wide (3,405 of 3,703).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide92.0%3,4053,703
Early Decision (binding)68.0%1725
Men88.1%1,2931,467
Women90.5%1,6381,810

Early Decision applicants were admitted at 68%, vs 92% overall — ED is a binding commitment.

Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 3,405 admitted students, 431 enrolled (12.7% yield).

Utica University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
990–1250
ACT (mid-50%)
24–25
GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
3.003.99

Testing policy: Required for some programs

Utica University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $43,460/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$26,930
Fees, housing, food, books & other$16,530
Sticker cost of attendance$43,460/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$13,290
$30k–48k$14,518
$48k–75k$16,439
$75k–110k$20,217
Over $110k$26,685

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • Dean's ScholarshipUp to $25,000 per year (Merit)
  • Transfer ScholarshipUp to $20,000 per year (Merit)
  • Leadership ScholarshipUp to $10,000 per year (Merit)
  • Phebe Ann Thorne ScholarshipFull tuition (Full Tuition)
  • Presidential ScholarshipFull tuition, room, and board (Full Tuition)
  • Utica College GrantVaries (Need Based)

International applicants

Some aid available for internationals.

  • Dean's ScholarshipUp to $25,000 per year (Merit)
  • International Presidential ScholarshipUp to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
  • International Achievement AwardUp to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Provost ScholarshipUp to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
  • Transfer ScholarshipUp to $20,000 per year (Merit)
  • International Dean's ScholarshipUp to $18,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Founders ScholarshipUp to $16,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Transfer ScholarshipUp to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Pioneer ScholarshipUp to $12,000 per year (International Aid)
  • International Need-Based GrantUp to $10,000 per year (Need Based)
  • Leadership ScholarshipUp to $10,000 per year (Merit)
  • Phebe Ann Thorne ScholarshipFull tuition (Full Tuition)

Utica University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023

Application requirements

US applicants

  • Completed online application
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post-secondary academic work with explanation of grading system in English
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Official examination results for school finishing or leaving examinations OR certification of graduation
  • Application fee

International applicants

  • Completed online application
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post-secondary academic work with explanation of grading system in English
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Official examination results for school finishing or leaving examinations OR certification of graduation
  • Application fee
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Utica University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

Utica University requires no supplemental essays.

Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026

Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$63,277
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
56.2%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
74%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$22,500
At graduation

Utica University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Deadlines

  • 2026-11-15Early ActionNon-binding early round
  • 2026-11-15Early DecisionBinding early round
  • 2027-03-01Regular DecisionStandard deadline

Utica University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Psychology (8%), Business & marketing (7%), Biological & life sciences (3%).

Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 70% of class sections have under 20 students.

Utica University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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