Undergraduate Commencement at Utica College

Utica Value

No college understands the need for affordability better than Utica University – which is why we boldly took the lead among New York’s private universities in 2016 to reset our tuition price by lowering it $14,000.

Affordability plus Quality plus Results equals Value

Now Utica University has the best private university price among all of our peer institutions in the Northeast – and that’s before the financial aid we award as scholarships and grants to bring down your cost even further.

But if you want the best university value, you have to look beyond cost alone. It also takes a personally relevant education and successful outcomes to ensure a great return on your educational investment. That's the Utica University advantage.

VALUE AND AFFORDABILITY

Utica University offers a customized education that is relevant to your own personal goals and to the needs of today’s job market. Utica offers:

Innovative Degree Programs that fill emerging marketplace niches
Expert Professors who are both accomplished scholars and practitioners in their fields
Practical blend of knowledge with skill building for career application
Advanced Training on the same equipment and technologies used in industry
Hands-On Experiential Learning via internships, applied research, and study abroad
Personalized Mentoring, career advising, and links to professional networks
Comprehensive Core Curriculum that expands perspective and versatility
Purposeful Development of communication, analytical, social, and quantitative skills

I don't have to worry about finding a job after I graduate. I have a great job waiting for me in Dallas, Texas. I can't thank Utica University enough for that.
Jordan Leogrande '19
Construction Management

The Utica University advantage:

In small classes, you get personalized support and mentorship from Utica professors. They integrate career guidance with your academic learning and help you land internships and make professional contacts.

Meet Our Faculty

Our alumni live and work throughout the U.S. and around the world. As a Utica graduate, you can go anywhere - to places you may never have imagined until Utica University inspired and prepared you.

Meet our Alumni

Utica University awards scholarships and grants on top of federal and state financial aid. So costs are reduced for 95% of our students - often by more than half of our already low tuition price.

Aid Options

Utica's academic programs are targeted for practical career application. Expert professors, advanced equipment, and hands-on experiences ensure your learning is relevant to the job market.

Experiential Learning

Utica graduates exceed their expected earning potential. Their average salary places them in the top third of earners among college graduates nationally, according to The New York Times.

Outcome Stories

Utica College - New York College of Distinction

Utica Value: The Best University For You

A brief look at what makes Utica University the best choice for you.

Free Tuition for Qualified Applicants

With Pioneer Passport, qualified first-year students can attend Utica University tuition-free. Opportunity meets affordability - how easy is that?

Learn More

Utica Value: Cassie Plows

Watch our television spot featuring Cassie Plows G'18, a graduate of Utica University's physical therapy program.

Utica Value: Jordan Leogrande

Watch our television spot featuring Jordan Leogrande '19, a senior in Utica University's construction management program.

Utica Value: Marcus Recile

Watch our television spot featuring Marcus Recile '19, a student in Utica University's biology program with a focus on botany and horticulture.

Utica Value: Kyle Carr

Of the several job offers he received when he graduated from Utica University, Kyle Carr '17 chose a career-track cybersecurity position with a top consulting firm in Boston.

Utica Value: Taylor Paine

Before Taylor Paine '17 even earned her degree in construction management at Utica University, she had a career-track position waiting for her.

Utica Value: Tony Nguyen

Right after his graduation from Utica University's accounting program, Tony Nguyen '17 took a job as Deputy Budget Director for the City of Utica.

Utica Value: Mikhail Bushinski

After earning his dual degree in Government and Politics and Economics, next stop for Mik Bushinski '17 is Yale Law School - one of five top-tier law schools he was accepted to.