Founded in 1946, Utica College. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 3,549 full time undergraduate students, and 1,569 full time graduate students.
The Utica College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 144 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Utica College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
40
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at UC are considered Less Selective, with ,18% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
65% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 29% were in the top quarter, and 9% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Utica College.
5%
“We”re apathetic”
32%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
74%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
21%
“We bought the gear”
74%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
68%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
37%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
58%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
32%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
37%
“We only party on weekends”
26%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
5%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
74%
“There might be people who do”
21%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
32%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
74%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
21%
“We bought the gear”
74%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
68%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
37%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
58%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
52 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
39 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
58 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
60 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
60 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
60 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
59 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
60 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
Utica College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Utica College?
28 Students rated Utica College
Lara
04/26/2024
When I visited Utica University, I felt comfortable there. I loved the campus, the sports facilities, and the proximity to the city. The classroom size also was a huge plus for me. The lab rooms are very clean, organized, and look to be very interesting. I am excited to say that I will be wrestling for the Women's Wrestling team as well. I'm looking forward to the many opportunities Utica University has to offer. Go Pioneers! Thank you for your consideration.
Angela
07/23/2021
I did two online courses with this school and had such negative experience. I read the negative reviews prior to starting, I doubted most of the reviews , and proceeded because the tuition was cheaper than most colleges. There is no student support like they mention, and the Smart Thinking Tutor that they use is a waste of time.I used it multiple times to assist with assignments, and the work they assisted me with was incorrect. Their process is complicated, even for a simple thing as registering for class, there's many steps to follow and they have to email you a code for you to register. Even after you pay off the tuition, they delay updating your billing statement to reflect $0 balance. I have tuition reimbursement through my job, and I would always have to call their Financial Aid office to update my billing statement so I can provide it to my employer. The only thing this college made easy for you to do, is making payments, go figure. I pass both classes,but still changing school.
Eden
12/03/2020
I like it there. It's a very small campus which is nice. The teachers are always happy to help and so are the staff. They have plenty of activities for the students on campus. The food is okay. It could use some variety. But it's still good. The bathrooms in the dorm halls are always dirty. Especially the toilets. We go days without hand soap or paper towels. There are plenty of places to study/do work.
Talha
06/20/2020
The advisors are easy to talk with and are always available to help when needed. The staff makes students feel like they are welcomed and appreciated. There are a variety of majors to choose from, and I would recommend this school for those looking at Colleges to apply to.
Alex
05/11/2020
Utica College is like my home away from home. The close-knit community is amazing! I have been provided with so many opportunities to succeed academically and my professors have helped me pursue my goal of becoming an occupational therapist. There are various local companies and you are able to get your foot in the door thanks to Utica College.
Chione
04/14/2020
I love the school. I visited this school as a senior in high school three years ago and fell in love. It was the only school that I actually remembered out of all the colleges I visited. I'm happy with my choice and I can't imagine myself at another college.
Olivia
04/08/2020
I am beyond happy with my choice of attending UC. I love the small class sizes, how much there is to do on campus, and I love the sporting events. The professors are always very helpful and truly care about you. They are always willing to help you out, no matter the circumstances. For example, a professor will email you back at any given point throughout the night and during the day. If there is really something you are having a problem with they will go through every obstacle in order to get it solved for you. I wouldn't change my decision to attend UC!
Kaitlyn
04/06/2020
Some things that Utica College does really well is providing an atmosphere that makes students feel welcomed, important, and able to succeed. When I first came to UC I was very anxious over whether or not I would meet people and if I would fit in. As soon as I stepped on campus the Moose Movers greeted me with such genuine excitement, helped me move in, and gave me confidence for the rest of orientation. Because of the relatively smaller size, I was able to make close connections very quickly as I saw familiar faces in classes, the dining hall, and all over campus. There were so many different clubs to join so I focused on the dance team and the health studies student society, as they went along with my favorite sport and my major of physical therapy. In these I was able to make so many friends and make connections with professors and other opportunities. I became vice president of the dance team and we were able to participate in our first competition this year. This made me feel really important as I was responsible for helping with the dance and to run practices. In the other club, I was able to attend conferences, obtain a shadowing opportunity my freshman year, and to present my own research at a conference. All of this was possible because of the quick and strong connections that are so easy to make here. The professors have been incredible, especially since I am in such a difficult major. My first year, my chemistry professor worked hard to help me go from failing the first exam to ending with an A. He hosted many extra test review sessions, was very helpful and patient in his office hours, and paid close attention to each student’s needs. One time I was sick and had to miss class and he emailed me asking if I was okay and offered ways to help me make up the class. It’s impossible to be just another number in a massive lecture or random face in the crowd at Utica College. The size and community foster the ability to truly feel important and a part of something. UC makes itself an easy place to call home.
Nicole
04/02/2020
I am currently a sophomore at Utica College and I wouldn't trade my decision for the world! I am so happy I chose this school. One of my many favorite things about Utica is the small class sizes. I am really close to a lot of my professors which is very helpful for me and there are many ways to get involved on campus so you'll never be bored!
Daniel
02/05/2020
Utica College is a good school, but not for the price they charge. Some of the guarantees are also not true, such as job placement assistance after college. They use the same purple briefcase everyone else does, but showcase it as something else, something better.
Crystal
11/26/2019
My overall opinion of Utica College is that it is a campus that is filled with diversity and the staff and professors are very helpful to the students, especially when it comes to their academic performance and factors outside of a classroom. The activities that are provided are open for everyone including not only the staff and students, but open to alumni members and family members.
Christina
07/21/2019
Utica is a nice campus, very lively, has lots of class and extracurricular opportunities. The sports teams have a very close connection and have a lot of community support. Every major especially, Wellness, Adventure Education, are very close and family-like, it feels like a second family.
Camil
06/28/2019
I believe Utica College will provide me with a safe and great place with the opportunity for me to grow as a young man and business entrepreneur. On are family visit Utica College treated us with respect and care. I believe Utica college is the top school for me.
Rutha
06/25/2019
I sense that people are usually kept to themselves or like to stay in their own circle of friends. It is sometimes difficult to make friends, but I believe that if you want change, it starts with me. People are usually uncomfortable to step out of their comfort zone, and sometimes it is because they are scared to be rejected. It is okay to feel that way, but one day you will have to.
Tarek
05/30/2019
It is an amazing school with lots of opportunities to grow and succeed. The faculty and staff are very friendly and helpful and always eager to assist in any way possible to them. The cost of admittance if very small compared to many other colleges, but you get more for your money.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Utica College is 81%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would look at every college and compare prices, living arrangements and availability to hospitals and such. I would talk to students already going to the colleges and see what they have to say about their lives on campus and off. Find or hire someone who can explain the finances to you, unless you already know how everything works. Trust me when I say though, that you really do not know all the ins and outs of college finances. If you do become depressed about any financial situation, talk to someone about it. Try and do any and all scholarships because they will save you a lot of trouble. Make sure you know what you want to do with your life at least by your Junior year. Have fun and stay safe. Always remember that what you do in college could effect what you do for life. So, choose wisely and make sure you know what you are getting yourself into.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
For starters, I absolutely wish that when my high school teachers told us as students that professors weren't going to prepare notes on the blackboard or overheard for us, I believed them. I wish that I had known that buying snowboots was actually a neccesity. I wish I knew that keeping a pet fish isn't as easy as it sounds. But, most importantly, I wish that I had known before I came to school that everything was going to be okay. I was going to make it. I was going to survive it. I could do it.
My school is best known for the academics. All the teachers are very helpful and really solemly want to teach you and help you succed. My school is also known for its activities. There is always something fun to do to help everyone, especially freshmans, feel at home and socialize.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about my school I would have to say is tuition. I feel as though more money should be given out to students who strive for excellence. If the effort is there why should any student be hindered because the money is not.
The kind of person that should attend Utica College should be focused and determined. They should be competitive in their studies and be prepared to work hard for their degree. Utica College offers many opportunities outside of the classroom as well, such as a strong sport program, theater program, and school spirit. Utica College will also offer them countless opportunities for community involvement in various clubs and societies. A person who has a passion to do well academically & belong to something greater would do well at Utica College.
My hometown is in Oneonta, Ny, which is smaller than Utica. I'm majoring in criminal justice. I like all my classes. You have to work very hard to maintain a good GPA. The dorms are ok. The dorms are very loud at night. So it can be hard to study at times.
I choose to go to Utica College because it had the major i wanted. And they have a good criminal justice program. And it was a close family oriented school.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
99% of students attending Utica College receive some sort of financial aid.
47% were awarded federal grants.78%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
