Utica University
PrivateUtica, NY
Utica University is a private small school in Utica, NY, enrolling about 2,278 undergraduates. Utica University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 92%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $94,981/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Confirm on Utica University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Utica University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Utica University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Utica University's acceptance rate?
Utica University in Utica, NY admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Utica University?
Admitted students at Utica University typically score between 990–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Utica University cost?
Utica University's total cost of attendance is reported at $37,205 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Utica University?
Utica University's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 15, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Utica University require students to live on campus?
No -- Utica University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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