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Utica University
Admission at Utica University is close to open (92%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $63,277 median earnings below before the application.
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Utica University sits in Utica proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $94,981 four years out. 33.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,278 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1210 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Utica University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Utica University received 3,826 applications and admitted 3,336 (87.2%), with 577 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1030–1210 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Utica University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 560 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 610 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Utica University compares
| Utica University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,930 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,277 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Utica University: $63,277 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $26,930 regardless of where you're from. At Utica University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,278 undergrads, Utica University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
56.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Utica University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Utica University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,981 |
| Homeland Security | $82,733 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,898 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $62,369 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $60,150 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $56,113 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,344 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,705 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $53,457 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,882 |
| Psychology, General | $50,847 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,969 |
Median earnings for these 12 Utica University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,277 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Utica University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Utica University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 92% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Utica University's acceptance rate?
87.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,336 admitted from 3,826 applicants.
How much does Utica University cost?
At Utica University, published tuition is $26,930 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Utica University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Utica University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,277 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Villa Maria College — 86.6% admitted
- School of Visual Arts — 92.6% admitted
- Wagner College — 88% admitted
- The College of Westchester — 94.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.