- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–660 reading and writing, 510–590 math
- Average net price: $22,510 a year (2022–23)
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Utica University reported an acceptance rate of 92% for fall 2024.
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Utica University GPA requirements
Utica University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Utica University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Utica University acceptance rate
Utica University admitted 3,405 of 3,703 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Utica University (formerly Utica College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Utica, New York, with 2,329 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Utica University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 570 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 540 | 590 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1110 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Utica University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Utica University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,510 a year at Utica University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Utica University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Utica University admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Utica University's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Utica University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–660 in reading and writing and 510–590 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Utica University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Utica University admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Utica University?
A lot: Utica University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Utica University?
Utica University's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,405 of 3,703 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Utica University look for?
Utica University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Utica University test optional?
Yes. Utica University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores.
What is the average net price at Utica University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,510 a year at Utica University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Utica University look at legacy status?
Yes. Utica University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Utica University?
Yes. Utica University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Utica University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Utica UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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