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Utah Valley University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range18 to 25

Average GPA3.37

Acceptance Rate100%

Even at a test-optional school with open admission, your ACT score can still be worth real money at UVU. A 21 ACT with a 3.60 GPA lines up with the $3,500 Outstanding Scholarship, while a 27 ACT and 3.70 GPA reaches the $5,000 Exemplary Scholarship.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Utah Valley University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Utah Valley University enrolls 45,812 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. UVU has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 40%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 28:1.

Location

Orem, UT

Undergrad Enrollment45,812

Freshman Retention73%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio28:1

Graduation Rate40%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UVU?

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Key Utah Valley University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because UVU is test-optional, plan this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, including for merit awards such as the Exemplary, Outstanding, and Presidential scholarships. Take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a December retake to improve your score before UVU’s August 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At UVU, in-state tuition is $5,818, while out-of-state tuition is $17,800. About 30% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $7,850. As a Western Athletic Conference public university, UVU offers a straightforward starting point for comparing costs.

In-State Tuition$5,818

Out-of-State Tuition$17,800

Room and Board$12,150

Average Merit Award$7,850

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid30%

Average Aid Package$8,426

Average Debt at Grad$21,466

At Utah Valley University, out-of-state tuition is $17,800, while in-state tuition is $5,818, with room and board adding about $12,150. About 30% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $8,426. Merit awards average $7,850, which can meaningfully reduce costs for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average of $21,466 in debt.