| Screen last updated on: January 1, 2008 |
| Total undergraduates: |
13,606 men, 10,234 women, 23,840 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
6,927 men, 5,053 women, 11,980 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
6,679 men, 5,181 women, 11,860 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
23 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
12% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 0.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 0.2% | Hispanic |
| 2.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 0.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 0.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 0.0% | Hispanic |
| 0.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 0.0% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
308 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Orem |
| Population of city/town: |
90,857 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Locations at MATC, North Valley, Provo, Spanish Fork, University Mall |
| Nearest major city: |
Salt Lake City |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
40 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
178,858 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
no |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Only off-campus, non-college-affiliated, -operated, -owned, housing is available |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- other housing including Only off-campus housing is available
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| Percent of students who live off campus: |
100% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
41% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1000 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, events center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, ESL |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper |
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| School newspaper(s): |
College Times, published every Monday and Thursday. |
| Number of honor societies: |
1 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
99 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Valley Project Christian Fellowship |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Latin American Club, Native Sun |
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| International student organizations: |
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French Club, German, International Student Council, Japan Club, Korean Club, Ocieana Polynesian Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Academic & Political Clubs, Citizens and Students,
Davy Crockett Society,
English Club at UVU,
English Conversation Club,
Entrepreneur Club,
Eta Sigma Delta (Hospitaltiy Honor Society),
Golden Key International Honor Society,
Green Club at UVU,
Health Association at UVSC,
Humananities Club,
International Business Network,
Math Club,
National Association of Home Builders, Student Chapter at UVSC,
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality,
Philosophy Club of UVU,
Technology Club at UVU,
United for Peace and Justice,
UVU Wolverine Forensics/Debate Club,
Why Chemistry? Club,
American-Israeli Alliance,
ASL Club,
Children's Educational Relief Foundation Student Club,
College Republicans,
Country Dancing Club,
Emotional and Recovery Support Club,
Gay Straight Alliance at UVU,
Gender Studies Club,
Gun and Knives Club at UVU,
Peers Against Pornography Addiction,
Student Anti Genocide Coalition,
Students for Decency and Morality,
UV Left,
Wee Care Kids Club,
Pre-Professional Clubs,
Pharmacy Club at UVU,
Alpha Sigma Theta (Phi Theta Kappa),
Applied Behavioral Science Club,
Aviation Club,
Delta Epsilon Chi,
Fashion Designers and Leaders of Tomorrow,
Law Society,
Music Education Club,
Phi Alpha Theta: Alpha Kappa Kappa,
Phi Beta Lambda,
Physical Education Majors,
Pre-Dental Club,
Pre-Law Club,
Pre-Medical Club of UVU,
Pre-Optometry Club,
Pre-Physicians Assistant Club,
Physical Therapy Club/Exersice Science,
Sigma Alpha Lambda,
Student Nurse Association at UVU,
Students of the American Dental Hyginene Association,
Women in Technology Student Organization,
CKI Kiwanis International,
Crossing Oceans to Touch Hearts,
Operation Smile,
Rotaract,
Spanish Interpreters,
Aikido Club at UVU,
Board Club,
Boxing Fitness Club,
Breakdance Club,
Envision Color Guard Club at UVU,
Football Club at UVU,
Kenpo Club at UVU,
Martial Arts/Self Defense,
Men's Soccer at UVU,
Taerok UVSC Taekwondo Club,
Women's Hockey Club (She Rox),
Women's Lacrosse at UVU,
African Club,
BBQ Club,
Heroes Club,
Military Veterans Club,
Salsa Club,
Skeptics Anonymous,
Success Club,
Cycling Sport Club,
Hockey Sports Club at UVU,
Lacross,
Men's Rugby at UVU,
Men's Volleyball at UVSC,
Racquetball Sports Club at UVU,
Women's Rugby at UVU,
Bhakti Yoga Club,
Knapping Club at UVU,
American Choral Directors Association-Collegiate Club,
American String Teachers Association,
Dance Troop,
Film Society at UVU,
Jazz Club,
Moviemakers Entertainment,
Percussion Club,
Radio and Audio Club at UVU,
Screenwriter's Club,
Synergy Dance Company,
Theatre Arts Guild |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Michael V. Jacobsen,
Director of Athletics |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Utah Valley University
Department of Athletics #104
800 W. University Parkway
Orem, Utah 84058-5999 |
| School colors: |
Green and Yellow |
| School mascot: |
Wolverine |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's wrestling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
18% |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Salt Lake City (40 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Provo (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Salt Lake City (40 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Provo (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
2% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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In addition to UVSC's 57 bachelor degrees offered on the main campus in Orem, the College's Wasatch Campus in Heber City, Utah, now offers bachelor degrees in business management and secondary education as well as associate degrees in accounting, behavioral science, business management, elementary education and general education.
According to the December 2005 Utah Foundation Research Report, Utah Valley State College (which only 12 years ago was a community college) is producing the highest paid bachelor's degree graduates in Utah. |
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