Utica University
Utica, NY · Private
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Utica University admitted 92.0% of applicants university-wide (3,405 of 3,703).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 92.0% | 3,405 | 3,703 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 68.0% | 17 | 25 |
| Men | 88.1% | 1,293 | 1,467 |
| Women | 90.5% | 1,638 | 1,810 |
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 · 2023 — Published 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)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Utica University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published 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 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Leadership Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Phebe Ann Thorne Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Utica College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- International Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Achievement Award — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Provost Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- International Dean's Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Founders Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Pioneer Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Need-Based Grant — Up to $10,000 per year (Need Based)
- Leadership Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Phebe Ann Thorne Scholarship — Full 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) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard 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 · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.