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Utica University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Utica University is a private university in Utica, New York, with about 2,300 undergraduates. It admitted 92.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $26,930 a year before aid.

What Utica costs

Utica University charges $26,930 a year in published tuition and fees, about $13,465 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $37,205 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $21,403 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Utica

For fall 2024, Utica University received 3,703 applications and admitted 3,405 students, and 431 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 990 and 1250.

What Utica students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Utica University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse252
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences87
Critical Infrastructure Protection57
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other54
Developmental and Child Psychology39
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching24
Construction Management23
Communication19

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Utica University's acceptance rate? 92.0% for fall 2024: 3,405 of 3,703 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Utica University? $26,930 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Utica University? About 2,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Utica University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 990–1250.

What is the campus setting at Utica University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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