Utica University
Utica, New York · Private
Utica University admitted 81% of 3,367 applicants (Common Data Set 2022-2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1084–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 55% of students graduate within six years.
This college’s newest public report is from 2022-2023, so some numbers may be out of date.
Your chances at Utica University
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Application deadlines
Utica University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and Utica University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Utica University asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Utica University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 69% (20 of 29), compared with 81% for all applicants.
Early action applicants were admitted at 95% (996 of 1,046).
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Utica University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Showing interest
Considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.30 GPA. 15% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $40,191 a year. After grants, students paid $22,510 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Utica University’s acceptance rate?
Utica University admitted 81% of applicants: 2,724 of 3,367 (Common Data Set 2022-2023).
When is Utica University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Utica University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1084 to 1250, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Utica University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Utica University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Utica University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Utica University asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Utica University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Utica University asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (three essays: one up to 650 words and two of 250–500). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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