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Utah Tech University

#1235 in US ranking Saint George, UT
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,114
Tuition & fees
$6,480
Avg. aid
$7,206
Receiving aid
90%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median salary
$49,243
1 yr after graduation

What does Utah Tech University offer in terms of athletics?

Utah Tech competes in NCAA Division I varsity athletics under the Trailblazers name. Its varsity offerings include sports such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and swimming and diving. Conference affiliations can differ by sport and season, so an athlete should check the current team schedule and conference listing.

Varsity participation involves team selection and NCAA eligibility rules. Students who want sports without varsity recruitment can look instead at available club, intramural, and recreation options; those activities have different schedules, commitments, and entry requirements. A sport appearing among campus activities does not necessarily mean it is an NCAA varsity team.

What student groups and Associations are available at Utah Tech University?

The Utah Tech Student Association is a central route into student representation and campus programming. Students can also explore recognized academic, cultural, service, arts, and recreational organizations through the university's current organization directory.

Peer Coaches, student Ambassadors, Alumni Ambassadors, and Trail Guides are examples of named student involvement or leadership opportunities, though some are university-sponsored roles rather than independent clubs. Student-run media and performing groups offer other ways to participate. Because officers, meeting times, and recognition status change, the current directory and each group's contact details are more reliable than an older club list.

Who studies at Utah Tech University?

Utah Tech enrolled about 13,167 students in the reported institutional figures, making it a sizable regional university. Its entering population included 2,251 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 772 transfer-in students.

Approximately 74% of students were Utah residents, while about 25% came from other U.S. states. The reported age counts show substantial enrollment among students younger than 25 alongside smaller groups of older learners. These figures describe the enrolled population, not who is eligible to apply.

Institutional demographic reporting also includes students of Hispanic or Latino, Black, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and White backgrounds. Such categories are useful for describing enrollment, but they cannot establish any individual student's experience of belonging. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 20 to 1; actual class sizes depend on the course and program.

How does student life look like at Utah Tech University?

Student life at Utah Tech combines a St. George campus with organized events, student media, performing arts, recreation, and support services. A student's day-to-day experience will differ depending on whether they live on campus, commute, work, or attend part time.

The university reports a student newspaper, radio and television opportunities, theater, marching band, and choral groups. Health-clinic and personal-counseling services are also available, along with resources for veterans. New students can use orientation and peer connections to learn how academic advising, support services, and campus activities fit together without assuming every event will suit their schedule.

What libraries are available to students at Utah Tech University?

Utah Tech's main academic library gives students access to study space, research materials, and help finding and using scholarly sources. Reservable study rooms support group work, while library staff and online research tools can help students move beyond a general web search for assignments.

Students should check the library's current catalog and website for database access, borrowing rules, research assistance, and any interlibrary-loan options needed for a particular project. Library study areas are not reported as routinely open 24 hours a day, so students who study late should verify the posted hours, especially during exams and breaks.

Utah Tech University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

13167

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

1902

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

272 full time, 392 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Utah Tech University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 13,006
Graduate: 161

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 7,508
Part-time: 5,659

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 1,198
Men: 704

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 1,335
Black or African American: 151
White: 6,067
American Indian or Alaska Native: 68
Asian: 108
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 123
Two or more races: 395
Unknown: 43

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Utah Tech University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cheerleading

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Football

Men––

Golf

Both––

Sand volleyball

–Both–

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

WomenBoth–

Swimming and diving

Women––

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

Women––

Track and field

Both––

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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