Utah Valley University is a public liberal arts and applied sciences university founded in 1941 and located in Orem, Utah — in the heart of Utah Valley and the rapidly expanding technology and innovation corridor known as Silicon Slopes. UVU is the largest university in Utah by enrollment, serving approximately 40,000 students through a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning business, engineering, health sciences, computer science, education, humanities, and the arts. The university's open admissions policy and in-state tuition of $6,507 reflect its founding mission as an accessible institution serving students of diverse educational backgrounds, life stages, and career goals. UVU's 10-year median graduate earnings of $55,486 — among the strongest in the Utah System of Higher Education — are propelled by the exceptional outcomes generated in Utah Valley's high-tech economy, home to major employers including Adobe, Vivint, NICE Systems, Domo, and hundreds of rapidly growing technology companies. The Wolverines compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Western Athletic Conference, fielding 16 sports programs including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country, and track. UVU's international student community of approximately 800 students from 86 countries is supported by a dedicated International Student Services office. From its robust STEM and business programs to its performing arts, nursing, and teacher education degrees, UVU provides a high-value, career-oriented education in one of the most economically dynamic regions in the American West.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$18489
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,489
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
