Check out why Utah Valley University received a C grade in our Report Card below.
Utah Valley University is a public university in Orem, Utah with an undergraduate enrollment size of 41,186. The university is located in a small city setting and within the Provo-Orem Metropolitan Area. It has minimal Greek life influence and is widely viewed as a commuter school. Students at Utah Valley University can enjoy water activities at the nearby Utah Lake, witness performance art events at the SCERA Center for the Arts, and attend sporting events within the university itself. Their official mascot is Willy the Wolverine. Members of the Utah Valley University community are referred to as “Wolverines.”
Utah Valley University offers more than 250 degrees ranging from certificates to master&#8217;s degrees. Notable former students include Canadian actress A. J. Cook, professional ballroom dancer Chelsie Hightower, and professional rodeo cowboy Wesley Silcox.

Utah Valley University receives a “C” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3389">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

Utah Valley University receives a “C” grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree make $55,300 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Recent Graduates

Utah Valley University receives a “C-” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree make $97,000 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

Utah Valley University receives a “B+” grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 42% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private)

Utah Valley University receives a “B” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $21,386 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

Utah Valley University receives a “B” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. The university requires staff to take a Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC) &#8220;<a href="https://www.cwc.org/cwc/Training/Class/EEO_AACompliance.aspx">boot camp</a>&#8221; which contains materials that are in compliance with state and federal law.
&#8220;CWC&#8217;s &#8220;boot camp&#8221; course delivers all of our fair employment and affirmative action offerings in an intensive, one-week session.
Professionals new to the fields of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusion will learn the fundamentals of all federal laws affecting EEO/AA compliance and D&amp;I programs, including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, and more. The course also features a crash course on how to investigate and respond to discrimination charges, and an overview on how to develop and defend affirmative action programs.&#8221;
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

Utah Valley University receives an “F” grade for having a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

Utah Valley University receives a “B” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), <a href="https://uvu.campusgroups.com/club_signup?group_type=25438&amp;category_tags=">the university</a> has three right-leaning clubs compared to four left-leaning clubs. Young America&#8217;s Foundation (YAF), Turning Point USA, and Students for Life are the three right-leaning clubs. Students United for Reproductive Freedom, Spectrum Queer Student Alliance at UVU, Reinvigorate Democracy Club, and Progressive Student Alliance are the four left-leaning clubs.
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Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs

Utah Valley University receives an “A” grade due to having an active and thriving <a href="https://www.instagram.com/turningpointusauvu/?hl=en">Turning Point USA chapter</a>. Unfortunately, universities and Student Governments around the country often use their power to prevent certain clubs from operating on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

Utah Valley University receives a “D” grade for In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants. The university allows non-residents to apply for an out-of-state tuition waiver. &#8220;Students not eligible for residency due to immigration status may qualify for an exemption from non-resident tuition under the HB 144 Waiver. In order to qualify for the HB 144 Waiver, students must have attended a Utah high school for at least three years and have earned a Utah high school diploma or GED.&#8221;
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In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

Utah Valley University receives an “A” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. <a href="https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/policies-requirements/general-education.html#core-req">The university</a> does require certain categories of courses, but none of the listed courses appear to have a left-leaning bend.
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

Utah Valley University receives an “A” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university does not appear to have any segregated dormitories, graduation ceremonies, or classes by race or sexual orientation.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

Utah Valley University receives a “B” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, the university has had two incidents. There was a <a href="https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/pence-met-with-cheers-student-run-protest-during-speech-at-utah-valley-university">40-person protest</a> against Mike Pence on campus and a <a href="https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2021/05/07/after-tension-over-her/">silent protest</a> against an LDS commencement speaker.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

Utah Valley University receives a “C” grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. According to <a href="https://www.uvu.edu/covidinfo/">the university’s</a> COVID-19 Information page, “COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged but no longer required to attend UVU. Vaccinations are available through the Utah County Health Department and traditional providers.&#8221;
According to <a href="https://www.uvu.edu/covidinfo/faq/">the university&#8217;s</a> Frequently Asked Questions page, &#8220;Masks are NOT required on campus, however we are a mask-friendly campus.&#8221;
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Mask and Vaccine Mandates

Utah Valley University receives a “D-” grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (<a href="https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data">IPEDS</a>), as of 2020, 1.44% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.
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Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees

Utah Valley University receives an “A” grade for Crime Rates in University City or Town. According to the <a href="https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018">Federal Bureau of Investigation</a>, the Orem, Utah violent crime rate was 69.54 per 100,000 people in 2018, lower than the 2018 national average of 380.56 per 100,000 people. While campus safety is of utmost importance, it is also pertinent to consider the crime rates of the surrounding town or city as students often tend to venture off campus, especially after their freshman year.
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Crime Rates in University City or Town

Utah Valley University receives an “A” grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. American Institutions is one of <a href="https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/policies-requirements/general-education.html">the university&#8217;s</a> course category requirements. Courses in this category include:
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<li>&#8220;American Heritage&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;US History to/since 1877&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;American Civilization&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;US Economic History&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;American National Government&#8221;</li>
</ul>
One course is required for three credits.
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

Utah Valley University

Check out why Utah Valley University received a C grade in our Report Card below.

Utah Valley University is a public university in Orem, Utah with an undergraduate enrollment size of 41,186. The university is located in a small city setting and within the Provo-Orem Metropolitan Area. It has minimal Greek life influence and is widely viewed as a commuter school. Students at Utah Valley University can enjoy water activities at the nearby Utah Lake, witness performance art events at the SCERA Center for the Arts, and attend sporting events within the university itself. Their official mascot is Willy the Wolverine. Members of the Utah Valley University community are referred to as “Wolverines.”

Utah Valley University offers more than 250 degrees ranging from certificates to master's degrees. Notable former students include Canadian actress A. J. Cook, professional ballroom dancer Chelsie Hightower, and professional rodeo cowboy Wesley Silcox.

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