by our College Data Analytics TeamUtica University is a private not-for-profit institution in Utica, New York enrolling 2,278 undergraduates. It accepts 92% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 56%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #796 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 15%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Utica University ranks #796 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 15%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Utica University was awarded 12 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, Utica is ranked #796 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Utica also holds the #87 spot on the Best Colleges in New York ranking.
See all of the rankings for Utica University.
With an acceptance rate of 92%, Utica University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 3% of students accepted to Utica submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 660. Math scores were between 510 and 590.
Learn more about Utica University admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at Utica is an impressive 12 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Utica University is 45%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Utica University is 71%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Utica for first-time, full-time students is 56%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Utica University.
The current enrollment includes 2,278 undergraduates at Utica.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Utica University.
The overall average net price of Utica is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13,290 | $14,518 | $16,439 | $20,217 | $26,685 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Utica, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Utica, approximately 66% of students took out student loans averaging $10,500 a year. That adds up to $42,000 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 6.7%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Utica University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Utica University make around $63,277 per year during the early years of their employment. This is good news for future Utica University graduates since it is 29% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Utica University make the most money.
Utica University is an private not-for-profit institution located in Utica, New York. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Utica University.
Contact information for Utica University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502-4892 |
| Phone: | 3157923111 |
| Website: | www.utica.edu/ |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utica_College |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/uticacollege |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/uticacollege |
In the latest year of available data, students from 18 majors graduated from Utica University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,151 | NA |
| Nursing | 308 | $68,018 |
| Business Administration & Management | 141 | $53,033 |
| Homeland Security | 90 | $54,527 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 86 | $55,170 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 71 | $32,371 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 46 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 43 | NA |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 42 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 35 | $39,458 |
1,455 students took at least one online class at Utica University.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Utica University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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