Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University is a public four-year institution located in Orem, Utah, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 54,501 students (IPEDS 2023), making it one of the largest universities in the state. It holds a quality score of 43.83 out of 100, with a completion rate of 41% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023).

Utah Valley University offers an extensive range of technical programs at the certificate and associate degree levels. Programs span automotive technology, including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician; digital media, including Recording Arts Technology/Technician and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster; construction, including Building/Construction Site Management/Manager and Building/Property Maintenance; and engineering technology, including Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician, Surveying Technology/Surveying, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician. Additional offerings include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Robotics Technology/Technician, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Orem is situated in the heart of Utah Valley along the Wasatch Front, adjacent to a growing technology and manufacturing corridor. Utah Valley University's scale and program breadth make it a significant provider of technical education for students throughout Utah County and the broader region.