About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jeffrey Gates
SVP for Student Life & Enrollment Management
SVP for Student Life & Enrollment Management
Address
Office of Admissions
1600 Burrstone R
Utica, NY 135024892
1600 Burrstone R
Utica, NY 135024892
Phone
3157923006
Email
admiss@utica.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Strebel Student Center and Lounge
Pioneer Cafe
Clark Athletic Center and Hutton Sports and Recreation Center
Romano Hall Lounge
Library Cafe
Pioneer Cafe
Clark Athletic Center and Hutton Sports and Recreation Center
Romano Hall Lounge
Library Cafe
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Sangertown Mall and Marquee Theatre
Munson-Williams Proctor Institute
Broadway Theatre Lounge
Adirondack State Park
F.X. Matt Brewery
Munson-Williams Proctor Institute
Broadway Theatre Lounge
Adirondack State Park
F.X. Matt Brewery
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8:30-5:00
3157923006
8:30-5:00
3157923006
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: every half hour
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: every half hour
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
anytime
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
athletics@utica.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted Students Only
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Airlines/Airports:
Hancock International Airport, 50 miles to the west in Syracuse, offers connections with many major airlines. To reach Utica from Hancock, take I-81 South to I-90 (NYS Thruway) East.
Bus Services:
Adirondack Trailways, Union Station, Utica, NY 13502, 315-797-2550
Greyhound Bus Lines, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY 13502, 315-735-4471
Utica Transit Authority city bus service, corner of Leland and Wurz Avenues, Utica, NY 13502, 315-797-1121
Train Service:
Amtrak, Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY 13502, 315-797-8962, 1-800-USA RAIL
Car Rental Agencies:
Avis Rent A Car, Oneida County Airport, Oriskany, NY 13424, 315-768-3140
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 4946 Commercial Drive, Yorkville, NY 13495, 315-736-0002
Hertz Rent A Car, Oneida County Airport, Oriskany, NY 13424 315-736-5201
Sensible Car Rental, 1430 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, NY 13502, 315-735-3552
Taxi/Limousine Services:
A Vintage Limousine Service, 158 Whitesboro Street, Yorkville, NY 13495, 315-768-5466
Brognano Limousine Service, Oneida County Airport, Oriskany, NY 13424, 315-736-9601
Clinton Taxi Cab Company, 2 Norton Avenue, Clinton, NY 13323, 315-853-3355
Courtesy Cab Company, 1005 Thorn Street, Utica, NY 13502, 315-797-7272
Whitesboro Limo Service, 195 Whitesboro Street, Yorkville, NY 13495, 315-736-5221
Yellow Cab Company, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY 13502, 315-735-8511
Driving Instructions to Campus
Utica University is located in Utica, New York, 50 miles east of Syracuse and 90 miles west of Albany. Utica is approximately 4 1/2 hours by car from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Montreal.
From points east and west of Utica, travel the New York State Thruway (I-90) to exit 31 (Utica). Follow the signs to Genesee Street South/Downtown Utica, and turn right onto Genesee Street. Take Genesee Street to Burrstone Road and turn right. Follow the signs to the campus.
From New York City, take the New York State Thruway I-87 North to I-90 West. See the preceding paragraph for directions from the Thruway.
From Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, take I-81 North or other connecting routes to Route 12. Follow Route 12 North to Utica. Exit at Burrstone Road West/ Utica University and follow the signs to the campus.
From the north, take Route 12 South to Utica. Exit at Burrstone Road/Utica University, and follow the signs to the campus.
Local Accommodations
Best Western, 175 N. Genesee Street, Utica, 315-732-4121 (15 minutes)
Holiday Inn, 1777 Burrstone Road, Utica,
1-800-HOLIDAY or 315-797-2131 (5 minutes)
Hotel Utica, 102 Lafayette Street, Utica,
315-724-7829 (10 minutes)
Iris Stonehouse Bed and Breakfast, 16 Derbyshire Place, Utica,1-800-446-1456 or 315-732-6720 (5 minutes)
Motel 6, 150 N. Genesee Street, Utica, 315-797-8743 (15 minutes)
Radisson Hotel-Utica Centre, 200 Genesee Street, Utica, 1-800-333-3333 or 315-797-8010 (10 minutes)
Ramada Inn, 141 New Hartford Street, New Hartford, 1-800-2-RAMADA or 315-735-3392 (5 minutes)
Red Roof Inn, 20 Weaver Street, Utica, 1-800-843-7663 or 315-724-7128 (15 minutes)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 3,362
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average HS GPA: 3.30
GPA Breakdown
31%
4.0
16%
3.75 - 3.99
13%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
1.00 - 1.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
534 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 32
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 15
Early Decision II — November 15
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
388
with Terminal Degree
176
260
Women
128
Men
36
Minority
4
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
60%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Animal Sciences.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Mr. Andrew E. Rubin '86
Technology Pioneer/Innovator
Mr. John M. McHugh '70
Secretary of the Army, USA
Mr. Robert C. Flaherty '81
CEO & President, Ketchum
Mrs. Nancy E. Scott '75
President & CEO, Powertek Corporation
Mr. Richard M. Jones '92
Executive Vice President, General Tax Counsel, Chief Veteran Officer, CBS
Mr. Kenneth J. Taubes '80
Executive VP and Chief Investment Officer, Pioneer Investments
Ms. Theresa A. Pauling '80
Chief Counsel, Immigration & Customs, U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
60%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,933
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,628
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,395
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
81%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$36,234
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$23,208
Required Fees
$1,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$810
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,100
Transportation for Commuters
$1,800
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,080
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,678
Foreign Countries Represented
10
Demographics
4.00%
Asian
9.50%
Black
8.87%
Hispanic
67.22%
Caucasian
6.41%
Unknown
59% female
41% male
11% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
42%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
72%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
88/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Learning Services Office
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Judy Borner
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
80
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
3
2% join a fraternity
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
25% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Pioneers)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Pioneers)
16 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Syracuse University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Syracuse University
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Utica Pride Organization
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Syracuse University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Syracuse University
Sustainability
80/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
http://www.utica.edu/academic/iits/compuserservices/
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
