Utah Tech University Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Utah Tech University is a public certificate and vocational school in Saint George, Utah, serving roughly 8,552 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,039 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,306. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,570 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,306
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,039 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,552 81.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.39%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 39.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 42.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,787
- Room & Board: $9,434 annual estimate
Utah Tech University: what the data shows
Common questions about Utah Tech University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Utah Tech University?
Utah Tech University is located in Saint George, UT (ZIP 84770-3876).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Utah Tech University public or private?
Utah Tech University is a Public institution.
How much does Utah Tech University cost?
Published tuition: $6,306 in-state, $18,246 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,039.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,158 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,214 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,440 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,715 |
| $110,001+ | $20,605 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,224.
How big is Utah Tech University?
Total enrollment: 8,552 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,787 students.
Graduate enrollment: 161 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Utah Tech University?
150%-time completion rate: 38.39%.
First-year retention: 67.9%.
What do graduates of Utah Tech University earn?
Median earnings: $37,959 six years after entry; $44,570 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,000.
22.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Utah Tech University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (2,365 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (265 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (178 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (124 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (111 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (104 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (84 completions)
- Psychology, General (77 completions)
- Digital Arts (68 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (61 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Utah Tech University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.39%; median earnings $44,570 at 10 years; net price $16,039. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,306
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Utah Tech University was $6,306.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,039
2024 Value
In 2024 Utah Tech University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,039.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$64,156 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,039 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,224 4-Year In-State Tuition
$72,984 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,434 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,640 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Utah Tech University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Utah Tech University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Utah Tech University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,291 | $12,307 | $15,399 |
| 2014 | $4,456 | $12,792 | $11,645 |
| 2015 | $4,620 | $13,206 | $10,703 |
| 2016 | $4,840 | $13,856 | $13,501 |
| 2017 | $5,080 | $14,548 | $12,037 |
| 2018 | $5,253 | $15,051 | $12,846 |
| 2019 | $5,496 | $15,792 | $11,244 |
| 2020 | $5,662 | $16,260 | $14,459 |
| 2021 | $5,862 | $16,986 | $14,644 |
| 2022 | $6,096 | $17,666 | $15,065 |
| 2023 | $6,074 | $17,644 | $15,265 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Utah Tech University reported total enrollment of about 8,552 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.3%), and Two or More Races (4.6%). About 22.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Utah Tech University in 2024 is 8,552 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,787 students. Graduate enrollment is about 161 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.9%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.39% 100% Completion Time
38.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.39% of students graduating from Utah Tech University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Utah Tech University.
Return on Investment
$15,000 Median Student Debt
$44,570 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
594.71% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Utah Tech University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 82 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 2,365 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 265 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 178 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 124 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 111 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 104 completions
7. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 84 completions
8. Psychology, General: 77 completions
9. Digital Arts: 68 completions
Most popular programs at Utah Tech University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Utah Tech University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Utah Tech University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,674
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,394
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Utah Tech University is a public institution located in Saint George, UT, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 8,552 students. Student body composition includes White (73.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.3%), Two or More Races (4.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.39%. Approximately 22.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Saint George, UT 84770-3876
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.39% graduation rate at Utah Tech University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 82 distinct degree programs, Utah Tech University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Utah Tech University located?
Utah Tech University is located in Saint George, UT.
How much does Utah Tech University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,306 and average net price is $16,039 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,434 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Utah Tech University?
Utah Tech University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,787 students, White (73.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Utah Tech University?
About 39.0% of students at Utah Tech University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Utah Tech University earn?
Median earnings are $37,959 six years after entry and $44,570 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Utah Tech University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Utah Tech University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
Is Utah Tech University public or private?
Utah Tech University is a public institution located in Saint George, UT.
Is Utah Tech University an HBCU?
No. Utah Tech University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Utah Tech University a tribal college?
No. Utah Tech University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Utah Tech University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Utah Tech University does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.3%).
Is Utah Tech University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Utah Tech University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Utah college costs
- Utah colleges by ROI
- Utah trade schools profile
- Saint George, Utah city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Utah
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.