Utah Valley University

Orem, UT
800 W University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058-5999
801-863-8000

Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university in Orem, Utah. It is one of the largest public universities in the state of Utah with over 33,000 students and is the largest provider of higher education in the state. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

UVU was founded in 1941 as Utah Valley Vocational School. It was created to provide job training for the residents of the Utah Valley. The school was renamed Utah Valley Community College in 1963 and became a four-year institution in 1987. The school gained university status and its current name in 2008.

UVU is a teaching-focused university with over 85% of its faculty holding the highest degree in their field. The university offers over 150 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs.

The university is home to the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum, the largest business plan competition in the state. UVU also has a strong focus on service-learning and offers students the opportunity to complete internships and service projects in the local community.

UVU is located in the Utah Valley, which is home to several major technology companies, including Adobe, Microsoft, and Oracle. The university has strong partnerships with these companies and others in the valley, which provides students with internship and job opportunities.

UVU is an affordable university, with tuition rates that are lower than the national average. The university also offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help students pay for their education.

UVU is a welcoming and inclusive community. The university has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries represented. UVU also offers a variety of support services for students, including academic advising, tutoring, and mental health counseling.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 40936

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.uvu.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/