Utah Tech University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,266

2023 Average Net Price

$15,488

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

12,567

57.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

24.2%

316 Graduates

About

Utah Tech University is a higher education institution located in Washington County, UT. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Utah Tech University were General Studies (1,068 degrees awarded), General Business (3 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (1 degrees).

In 2023, 3,865 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Utah Tech University. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,019 degrees), 6.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (466 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Utah Tech University is $5,266, which is $−6,925 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Utah Tech University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,509 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Utah Tech University is $5,266, which is $6,926 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,488.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending Utah Tech University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,266

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Utah Tech University was $5,266. The cost of tuition at Utah Tech University is $−6,926 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Utah Tech University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,488

2023 Value

6.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Utah Tech University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,488. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Utah Tech University grew by 6.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Utah Tech University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,384

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Utah Tech University was of $7,384 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.56% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Utah Tech University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Utah Tech University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 22.4% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Utah Tech University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Utah Tech University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1509 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Utah Tech University had a total enrollment of 12,567 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Utah Tech University is 7,240 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,327. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Utah Tech University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Utah Tech University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.4% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Two or More Races, 1.41% Black or African American, 1.18% Asian, 1.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.716% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Utah Tech University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (29.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.8%), followed by White Male (37.1%) and Two or More Races Male (5.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Utah Tech University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,567 students. The full-time enrollment at Utah Tech University is 7,240 and the part-time enrollment is 5,327. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Utah Tech University are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Utah Tech University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Utah Tech University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Utah Tech University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Utah Tech University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,470 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,645 enrolled students
Two or More Races
549 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Utah Tech University is 75.4% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Two or More Races, 1.41% Black or African American, 1.18% Asian, 1.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.716% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 174 students (1.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 909 more women than men received degrees from Utah Tech University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Utah Tech University is white (3,019 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (466 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Utah Tech University is General Studies (1,068 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (3 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Utah Tech University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,900 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (111 degrees), and English (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah Tech University are Elementary & middle school teachers (307,957 people), Other managers (306,971 people), Secondary school teachers (183,949 people), Postsecondary teachers (172,273 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (148,699 people).

The most specialized majors at Utah Tech University in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,900 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (111 degrees), English (43 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (121 degrees), and Communications (80 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah Tech University are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Utah Tech University are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,900 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (111 degrees), English (43 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (121 degrees), and Communications (80 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah Tech University are Elementary & secondary schools (565,756 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (319,406 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (164,610 people), Computer Systems Design (158,682 people), and Legal services (100,442 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Utah Tech University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
228 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
107 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
77 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Utah Tech University was Registered Nursing with 228 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Utah Tech University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,478

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,387

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,478 degrees were awarded to men at Utah Tech University, which is 0.619 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,387).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Utah Tech University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 711 degrees were awarded to men at Utah Tech University in General Studies, which is 0.598 times less than the 1,189 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,189 degrees were awarded to men at Utah Tech University in General Studies, which is 1.67 times more than the 711 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Utah Tech University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Utah Tech University is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,019 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
466 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
160 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Utah Tech University is white (3,019 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (466 degrees).

0.233% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,890 degrees awarded
White Male
1,129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
289 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Utah Tech University is white female (1,890 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,129 degrees).

Operations

Utah Tech University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.04M (38.2%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Utah Tech University had a total salary expenditure of 161M. Utah Tech University employs 105 Assistant professors, 76 Associate professors and 44 Professors. Most academics at Utah Tech University are Male Assistant professor (53), Female Assistant professor (52), and Male Associate professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah Tech University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 120 employees, Management, with 70 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

Endowment

$18.4M

2023 Endowment

5.28%

growth from 2022

Utah Tech University has an endowment valued at about $18.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Utah Tech University grew 5.28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.41M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Utah Tech University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$64.8M

2023 Salaries

8.42%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Utah Tech University paid a median of $64.8M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($161M) and a 8.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.38% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.9M

Instructional Salaries

272

Number of Employees

In 2023, Utah Tech University paid a total of $20.9M to 272 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

105 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Utah Tech University were Assistant professor with 105 employees, Associate professor with 76 employees, and Professor with 44 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah Tech University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 120 employees, Management with 70 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Utah Tech University was Male Assistant professor with 53 employees, Female Assistant professor with 52 employees, and Male Associate professor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Utah Tech University.

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