Utica University

UU changed from "college" to "university" status to more accurately reflect the scope of its programming. It's one of the first private, nonprofit universities in the state to be granted university status. 

As defined by the New York State Board of Regents, universities like UU offer a range of registered undergraduate and graduate curricula in the liberal arts and sciences and graduate programs in at least three areas, including agriculture, biological sciences, business, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, and biological science.

Yes, UU is online and has over two dozen undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. NCES data, as cited above, shows that 32% of undergrads and 81% of graduate students participate exclusively in distance-only education. 

UU has six start dates per year, so students can start when ready. A 120-credit online bachelor's degree takes about four years if enrolled full-time, and a 30-credit online master's degree takes about two years to finish.

Notable online bachelor's degrees include accounting, business data analytics, and health care management. Notable online master's degrees include data science, nursing - family nurse practitioner, and management (MBA). 

No, UU is no longer part of Syracuse University. It became an independent university in 1995. 

UU is considered a good school by many. We rank it as #4 for Best Online Colleges in New York and #6 for Best Online Master's Degrees in Criminal Justice. 

UU also has a favorable accreditation status, deeming it a good university for higher learning. UU is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency. This accreditation status signifies that MSCHE finds UU's financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets federal quality standards. 

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

UU is known for being innovative. It offers a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that enhances the online experience. Students access technology, file recovery, tech support, software demonstration, and seamless work across many systems through VDI. 

UU is also known for the attention and support it gives to its students. Small class sizes allow it to provide hands-on instruction and mentorship opportunities. Having fewer students in each class enables educators to get to know their students while classmates get to know each other. Distance learners can also access career support remotely to help prepare for life after college.

According to College Scorecard, UU's bachelor's degrees in registered nursing, Homeland Security, criminal justice, and health services/allied health provide the highest earnings. Graduates in these fields earn annual median salaries of $83,500, $61,700, $60,400, and $53,500, respectively. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. WSU has bachelor's and master's salary scores of 57 and a perfect 100 for its doctoral degrees.

It's easy to get into UU College Scorecard data shows that UU accepts 89% of undergraduate applicants. It's unclear whether UU requires entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. 

When picking a college, it helps to meet with an enrollment advisor to determine what you'll need to apply and ensure it's the right school for you.

It's unclear what minimum GPA you need to get into UU However, College Board data shows that 47% of applicants have a 3.75 GPA or higher, and 18% have 3.00 to 3.74. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, UU's admission requirements for first-year distance learners generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $40 application fee 
• Official high school transcripts — preferably showing college-prep program completion — or GED
• Official college transcripts if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable

It's unclear what else may be required. Meeting with a UU enrollment advisor can help determine if you have everything you need to apply.

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