Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University (UVU) is located in Orem, Utah. There are satellite campuses located in Heber City, Spanish Fork, North Orem, Provo Municipal Airport, and Lehi. This is a public university that was established in 1941as a state college but it attained university status in 2008. UVU is a large school that serves close to 40,000 students. There are several associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees to earn. UVU is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The school also carries many special accreditations for various programs. UVU serves the needs of its students by offering them many conveniences.
The UVU nursing program is very renowned and has produced many exceptional nurses throughout the years. Students can pursue associate’s degrees in nursing, bachelor’s degrees in nursing, or master’s degrees in nursing. The curriculum of the nursing programs will involve both classroom and clinical studies at various healthcare locations. The BSN degree program is designed for students who have already become RNs. UVU’s department of nursing is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students37,282 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate66% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 07/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1991 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2003 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $207/credit | |
| In State Students | $207/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $640/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $765/credit | |
| In State Students | $765/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,974/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,315 | $9,315 | $28,800 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,490 | $14,490 | $44,800 |
| BSN | 125 | $25,875 | $25,875 | $80,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $38,250 | $38,250 | $98,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 75% of Utah Valley University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,794 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $636 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $3,643 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $5,893 |
| Federal Student Loans | 17% | $5,242 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $9,528 |
$6,690
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,719 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,905 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,515 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,232 |
| Over $110,000$11,995 |
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Student Population
36,868
Undergrads
414
Graduates
17,328
Women
19,954
Men
50%
Full-time
50%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
79% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Utah state board of nursing.
