Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University, or UVU, is a publicly funded university located in Orem, Utah, United States with a 2011 enrollment of 33,395 students. Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the State of Utah. The university offers approximately 58 bachelor degrees, 66 associate degrees, 21 certificate/diploma programs, and 3 high-demand master degrees in education, business, and nursing.
The university’s Wasatch Campus in Heber City, Utah, also 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.
Previously called Utah Valley State College (UVSC), the school attained university status in July 2008, changing to Utah Valley University. Matthew S. Holland, appointed as the first president of UVU, officially began his duties on June 1, 2009.
Fast Facts
- Public, Four or more years
- students
- $12,300.00 avg tuition
800 W University Parkway
Orem,
UT
84058-5999
(801) 863-8000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.uvu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.uvu.edu/financialaid/
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Construction Trades
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Personal And Culinary Services
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Precision Production
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Transportation And Materials Moving
- Visual And Performing Arts
Scholarships for Students in Utah
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman and Sheryle Cloward Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| C.T. and Barbara B. Greer Nursing Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Kimball T. Harper Endowed Botany Fund Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Don Arend Memorial Fire Fighters Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Don Arend Memorial Fire Fighters Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Mike Crouch Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Orville Carl Gunther Family Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Nestle/Stouffer Foods Corporation Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Utah Valley Home Builders Association Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near Utah Valley University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Stevens-Henager College of Business-Provo | 0.6mi |
| Careers Unlimited | 0.8mi |
| Broadview University-Orem | 2.5mi |
| AmeriTech College-Provo | 2.8mi |
| Aveda Institute-Provo | 2.9mi |
| Provo College-Provo | 2.9mi |
| Marinello Schools of Beauty-Provo | 3.0mi |
| Renaissance Academie | 3.5mi |
| Utah College of Massage Therapy Inc-Utah Valley | 3.9mi |
| Brigham Young University-Provo | 4.1mi |
| Acaydia School of Aesthetics | 4.3mi |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Provo | 4.7mi |
| Provo College–American Fork | 6.0mi |
| Mandalyn Academy | 7.4mi |
| ImageWorks Academy of Hair Design | 11.4mi |
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