Hudson Valley Education

Utica College is a private, comprehensive college located in central New York. The College features many of the advantages of a large university – such as excellent academics and highly accomplished faculty – with the intimacy and very personalized student experience of a small private institution.

The College’s academic program integrates liberal and career-related learning in a highly student-centered and teaching-focused environment. Utica College’s undergraduate programs are organized within three schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Justice Studies, and the School of Health Professions and Education. Within these three schools are 37 undergraduate majors, 27 minors, and a number of pre-professional and special programs. The School of Graduate and Extended Studies offers 20 master’s degree programs, two professional doctoral degrees, and online programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels to meet the needs of students seeking distance education opportunities. The College’s programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, under authorization by the United States Department of Education.

Since its foundling in 1946, Utica College has been a dynamic center of higher learning, with signature programs, innovative research, and a global outlook that has earned it an international reputation for thought leadership in economic crime management, health professions, and other fields.

A primary focus of Utica College is personal attention and a high level of faculty-student interaction. A 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a typical class size of 20 demonstrate the College’s commitment to providing one-on-one instruction, academic counseling, and ongoing mentorship inside and outside of the classroom.

Utica College’s 128-acre primary campus is located in a predominantly residential section of west Utica, approximately three miles downtown Utica and in close proximity to a historic performing arts center, a highly acclaimed fine arts center, and other amenities. The campus houses the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library, the Ralph F. Strebel Student Center, seven residence halls, and administrative and academic buildings. Academic facilities include F. Eugene Romano Hall, a state-of-the-art learning center for programs in the health professions, and a brand new facility to house UC's world-renowned Economic Crime and Justice Studies programs.

In the fall of 2010, Utica College enrolled approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students.