by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Utah Valley University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Published attendance costs at Utah Valley University ranged from $15,172.00 through $27,154.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $15,172.00 for in-state students versus $27,154.00 out of state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $6,507.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,665.00 |
| Total cost | $15,172.00 |
| That is 21% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,172.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,389.00 |
| Net price | $6,783.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,172.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,861.00 |
| Net price | $4,311.00 |
| That is 78% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $18,489.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,665.00 |
| Total cost | $27,154.00 |
| That is 41% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,154.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,389.00 |
| Net price | $18,765.00 |
| That is 3% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,154.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,861.00 |
| Net price | $16,293.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 2.7% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $4,426.00 | $6,964.00 | $15,577.00 |
| Senior year | $4,790.00 | $7,537.00 | $16,859.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $18,427.00 | $28,993.00 | $64,851.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,020.00 | $11,045.00 | $24,706.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $212.00 | $334.00 | $746.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,447.00 | $40,038.00 | $89,556.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $4,426.00 | $6,964.00 | $15,577.00 |
| Senior year | $4,544.00 | $7,150.00 | $15,993.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,971.00 | $14,114.00 | $31,571.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,417.00 | $5,377.00 | $12,027.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $103.00 | $162.00 | $363.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,388.00 | $19,492.00 | $43,598.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $16,728.00 | $19,266.00 | $27,879.00 |
| Senior year | $18,105.00 | $20,852.00 | $30,174.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $69,642.00 | $80,208.00 | $116,066.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $26,531.00 | $30,556.00 | $44,217.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $801.00 | $923.00 | $1,336.00 |
| Total amount paid | $96,173.00 | $110,765.00 | $160,283.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $16,728.00 | $19,266.00 | $27,879.00 |
| Senior year | $17,175.00 | $19,781.00 | $28,624.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $33,903.00 | $39,047.00 | $56,503.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,916.00 | $14,876.00 | $21,526.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $390.00 | $449.00 | $650.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,819.00 | $53,923.00 | $78,029.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,376.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,463.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,381.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,303.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,871.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,410.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,064.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Utah Valley University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Utah Valley University is $8,899.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,119.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $8,899.00 |
| 75th | $19,250.00 |
| 90th | $36,598.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $10,225.00 |
| Middle income | $9,500.00 |
| High income | $6,649.00 |
Low-income borrowers graduate with $3,576.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $8,250.00 |
First-gen students at Utah Valley University carry $1,250.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Utah Valley University amounts to $5,000.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The federal default-rate classification for Utah Valley University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.8% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Utah Valley University total $871,313,366.00 across 52,482 disbursements.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 446 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,694.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 201 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,592.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Utah Valley University, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.