Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Utah Valley University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Utah Valley University were $6,507 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $18,489. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for were $689 in-state and $689 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,818 | $17,800 |
| Fees | $689 | $689 |
| Total | $6,507 | $18,489 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Utah Valley University charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Utah Valley University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In UT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Utah Valley University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Utah Valley University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Utah Valley University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,368 | $16,450 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| One Year Ago | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,818 | $17,800 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UVU has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 3.6%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $19,162 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.70%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,682. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.67%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,982.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,682 | $18,982 |
| In 2 Years | $6,862 | $19,489 |
| In 3 Years | $7,047 | $20,009 |
| In 4 Years | $7,237 | $20,543 |
| In 5 Years | $7,432 | $21,091 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $79,023, versus roughly $27,828 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Utah Valley University, visit the Utah Valley University Financial Aid page.