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Utah Valley University

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Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university in Orem, Utah, United States. UVU offers master's, bachelor's, associate degrees, and certificates. Previously called Utah Valley State College, the school attained university status in July 2008. With an enrollment of over 48,000 students as of fall 2025, UVU is the largest university by enrollment in Utah and one of the largest in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States.

Infobox

Former names
Central Utah Vocational School (1941–1963)Utah Trade Technical Institute (1963–1967)Utah Technical College at Provo (1967–1987)Utah Valley Community College (1987–1993)Utah Valley State College (1993–2008)
Motto
"A Place For You"
Type
Public university
Established
1941; 84 years ago (1941)
Parent institution
Utah System of Higher Education
Accreditation
NWCCU
Endowment
$110 million (2024)
President
Astrid S. Tuminez
Students
48,670 (fall 2025)
Undergraduates
47,519 (fall 2025)
Postgraduates
1,151 (fall 2025)
Location
Orem, Utah, United States 40°16′40″N 111°42′50″W / 40.27778°N 111.71389°W / 40.27778; -111.71389
Campus
Suburban
Colors
Green and White
Nickname
Wolverines
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – WAC
Mascot
Willy the Wolverine
Website
www.uvu.edu

Tables

Undergraduate demographics as of Fall 2023[39] · Student life
White
White
Race and ethnicity
White
Total
77%
Hispanic
Hispanic
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic
Total
13%
Two or more races
Two or more races
Race and ethnicity
Two or more races
Total
4%
Asian
Asian
Race and ethnicity
Asian
Total
1%
Black
Black
Race and ethnicity
Black
Total
1%
International student
International student
Race and ethnicity
International student
Total
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Race and ethnicity
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Total
1%
Unknown
Unknown
Race and ethnicity
Unknown
Total
1%
Economic diversity
Economic diversity
Race and ethnicity
Economic diversity
Low-income
Low-income
Race and ethnicity
Low-income
Total
37%
Affluent
Affluent
Race and ethnicity
Affluent
Total
63%
Race and ethnicity
Total
White
77%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1%
Black
1%
International student
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Unknown
1%
Economic diversity
Low-income
37%
Affluent
63%

References

  1. The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant intended for low-income students.
  2. The percentage of students who are a part of the American middle class at the bare minimum.
  3. www.uvu.edu
    https://www.uvu.edu/evergreen/reports/endowment-report-2024.html
  4. Utah System of Higher Education
    https://ushe.edu/institutional-data-resources-headcount/
  5. Deseret.com
    https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/10/13/utah-public-universities-record-enrollment/
  6. "University Style Guide: Logo & Graphic Standards – University Marketing & Communications"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220119144003/https://www.uvu.edu/marketing/branding/index.html
  7. UVU Catalog
    https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/degrees-programs.html
  8. "UVU | History | About UVU | Home"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170221011006/https://www.uvu.edu/visitors/aboutuvu/history.html
  9. "About UVU: Historical Development Summary"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111027225431/http://www.uvu.edu/visitors/about/history.html
  10. Daily Herald
    http://heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/article_846a476e-58d5-5db9-bb23-8754e14098e2.html
  11. "UVU enrollment up 8 percent, funding still a concern"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100416112431/http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/education/college/article_5ffb95fb-b0d8-5cd2-b643-1b6e419e5600.html
  12. [1] Archived July 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
    http://www.mountainland.org/Economic_Development/Business/Employers.pdf
  13. "Fact Book 2016"
    https://www.uvu.edu/iri/documents/additional_resources/factbook16.pdf
  14. Utah System of Higher Education
    https://higheredutah.org/utahs-public-colleges-and-universities-enroll-nearly-4000-additional-students-for-the-2018-19-school-year/
  15. www.uvu.edu
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  16. uvu.edu
    https://www.uvu.edu/news/newsarchive/april2018/newpresident.html
  17. KCRA
    https://www.kcra.com/article/map-charlie-kirk-speaking-utah-valley-university/66044019
  18. UVU Emergency Information
    https://www.uvu.info/2025/09/uvu-updated-alert-campus-closure-until.html
  19. "Utah Community Credit Union buys naming rights for UVU events center"
    http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/article_15adf972-b454-11df-9c00-001cc4c002e0.html/
  20. "McKay Name Moves to UVU Education Building"
    http://uvu.edu/blogs/newsroom/2010/01/19/mckay-name-moves-to-uvu-education-building/
  21. "Utah Valley University Library – Provo, Utah"
    http://www.utahvalley.com/listings/Utah-Valley-University-Library/885/
  22. www.utahvalley.com
    http://www.utahvalley.com/listings/Utah-Valley-University-Library/885/
  23. "Gov. Herbert, UVU Celebrate New Chapter In Institution's History At Science Building's Grand Opening"
    http://blogs.uvu.edu/newsroom/2012/04/23/gov-herbert-uvu-celebrate-new-chapter-in-institutions-history-at-science-buildings-grand-opening/
  24. heraldextra.com
    https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2023/jul/29/uvu-young-living-alumni-center-nears-completion-set-to-open-in-august/
  25. www.uvu.edu
    https://www.uvu.edu/news/2023/08/2023_08_22_young_living_alumni_center.html
  26. Utah Policy
    https://utahpolicy.com/news-release/68299-uvu-opens-new-alumni-building
  27. "UVU Board of Trustees Approves College Name Change"
    https://www.uvu.edu/news/newsarchive/jan2018/engineeringnamechange011918.html
  28. "Academic Colleges and Schools"
    https://www.uvu.edu/collegesandschools/
  29. Fact Book 2018
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190717000102/https://www.uvu.edu/iri/documents/additional_resources/2018_factbook.pdf
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    https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/databook/databook_1989-1990.pdf
  31. Utah System of Higher Education Data Book 1995-96
    https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/databook/databook_1995-1996.pdf
  32. USHE Data Book 2009
    https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rd_2009_databook.pdf
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    https://ushe.edu/utahs-public-colleges-and-universities-enroll-nearly-4000-additional-students-for-the-2018-19-school-year/
  34. Utah System of Higher Education
    https://ushe.edu/ushe-enrollment-grows-at-degree-granting-colleges-and-universities/
  35. Utah Valley University Accreditation
    https://www.uvu.edu/accreditation/docs/uvu_year7_reaffirmation.pdf
  36. Utah Valley University Accreditation
    https://www.uvu.edu/accreditation/specialized.html
  37. "Fact Book 2016"
    https://www.uvu.edu/iri/documents/additional_resources/factbook16.pdf
  38. Forbes
    https://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/
  39. usnews.com
    https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/utah-valley-4027
  40. "UVU fire academy unveils new mobile training center"
    http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/article_5111ceff-8b3a-5fd5-bc77-4ca4270ed677.html
  41. College Scorecard
    https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school?230737-Utah-Valley-University
  42. "UVU ballroom team wins Dancing with the Stars College Championship"
    http://uvu.edu/blogs/newsroom/2010/05/26/uvu-ballroom-team-wins-dancing-with-the-stars-college-championship/
  43. DeseretNews.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140326130556/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865599380/UVU-sweeps-national-theater-honors-2-again.html?pg=all
  44. DeseretNews.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140718110443/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865605970/Staging-success-UVUs-young-theater-department-earns-honors-awards-despite-challenges.html?pg=all
  45. DeseretNews.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131104053640/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576610/UVU-sweeps-national-theater-award-competition.html?pg=all
  46. Playbill
    http://www.playbill.com/news/article/uvu-next-to-normal-named-outstanding-musical-in-kennedy-center-college-thea-329777
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    http://web.kennedy-center.org/education/kcactf/awards/NationalAwards#main_content
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    http://media.www.uvureview.com/media/storage/paper982/news/2008/04/14/News/Fond-Farewell.To.The.College.Times-3323554.shtml
  49. "Utah Valley Athletics logos"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120329073650/http://www.wolverinegreen.com/genrel/logos.html
  50. The Indianapolis Star
    https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2021/12/01/2022-elections-republican-indiana-state-treasurer-candidates-gop/6239606001/
  51. "Ramsey Nijem UFC Bio"
    https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ramsey-nijem
  52. "Biographical Information of FEC Commissioner Matthew S. Petersen"
    http://www.fec.gov/members/petersen/petersen_bio.shtml
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