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What is UVU known for academically? ›

Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah, and one of a few in the nation offering a dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college.

Since its move to Division 1, UVU has maintained rivalries with the BYU Cougars, Utah Tech Trailblazers, and Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

In 1993, the school was named UVSC and began awarding four-year degrees. The Utah legislature approved renaming UVSC as a university in February 2007 (effective July 1, 2008), allowing it to begin offering master's degrees, although the school continues to emphasize its two- and four-year degree programs.

The acceptance rate at Utah Valley University is 100%.

For every 100 applicants, 100 are admitted. This means the school is a nearly open admissions school. They accept nearly all students, so for the most part, you just need to submit an application to get in.

Seventy-two percent (72%) of UVU students are LDS. o Fifty-five percent (55%) of those students are returned missionaries and 7% are likely to serve a mission within the next few years.

Utah Valley University is ranked #104 out of 120 Regional Universities West. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

UVU Drug & Alcohol Prevention. As mandated by state and federal law, Utah Valley University (UVU) maintains a drug-free campus. UVU is an institution committed to providing professional help for individuals on campus who may have a drug and/or alcohol problem.

Utah Valley University's tuition is $6,270 for in-state and $17,830 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $11,560, Utah Valley University is cheaper.

Utah Valley University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #104. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,270; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,830. Utah Valley University is a public institution that was founded in 1941.

Are test scores required to get into UVU? UVU is an open-admission university, meaning no student is denied admission.

Does UVU have dorms? ›

OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University will now offer on-campus housing to freshmen. The college partnered with The Green on Campus Drive, a private housing facility, to provide 500 beds to incoming freshmen, from ages 18-24.

Utah Valley University is an open-admissions institution. UVU does not require a minimum GPA or ACT/SAT score for admissions, nor are there any course requirements. All students who submit the necessary documents for admission are accepted into the University.

Known for its high moral climate, campus is recognized as one of the safest colleges in the country and is home to the largest LDS Institute program in the world. Within 20 miles, students enjoy winter sports, hiking, mountain biking, water recreation and more.

50.4% of students identify as female, while 49.6% identify as male. The number of under-represented students, including Black and African Americans, Native Americans, and Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, remained consistent with last year, although the Hispanic/Latino numbers increased slightly to 12%.

UVU policy requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to remain in Good Standing.

If you want to be a teacher, UVU is the place to be!" I love UVU's education program because of the emphasis on in-field experience.

Utah Valley University is an open-admissions institution. UVU does not require a minimum GPA or ACT/SAT score for admissions, nor are there any course requirements. All students who submit the necessary documents for admission are accepted into the University.