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Chances of getting into Utah Valley University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into UVU? Utah Valley University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Utah Valley University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

UVU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for Utah Valley University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Utah Valley University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

UVU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for Utah Valley University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Utah Valley University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

UVU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.52
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Utah Valley University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into UVU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Utah Valley University was 3.52 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in Utah for highest average GPA.

 What do these ratings mean?

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High School GPA's for admitted Utah Valley University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.6% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.6% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.3% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.1% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.4% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.9% Reach
less than 1.00 1.9% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

58% of Utah Valley University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Utah Valley University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 27%
Top 50% of class 58%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Utah Valley University is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Utah Valley University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Utah Valley University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Utah Valley University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230737 IPEDS survey data for Utah Valley University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Utah Valley University?

UVU has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges generally only require a high school diploma or a GED certificate to be admitted.