What Utica University does

Utica University is a private, non-profit institution of higher education headquartered in Utica, New York, founded in 1946 as Utica College of Syracuse University, independent since 1963, and rebranded under its current name in 2022. It enrolls approximately 3,265 degree-seeking students across 2,132 undergraduates (1,997 full-time, 135 part-time) and 1,133 graduate students (323 full-time, 810 part-time), and it serves first-year, transfer, graduate, and international cohorts through on-campus, online, and satellite delivery, including an Accelerated B.S. in Nursing (ABSN) program at a Florida site. Academic offerings span business, health sciences, cybersecurity, and liberal arts, with hands-on experiential assets such as a Cyber Range in Bull Hall, eSports facilities, a student-run radio station (WPNR-FM 90.7), and a president-co-hosted Campus Catch-Up podcast.

The university's core technology is standard higher-ed infrastructure (learning management systems including Moodle and Canvas, Microsoft cloud services, library databases, computer labs), anchored by specialized facilities rather than proprietary platforms. Student support services include the Office of Learning Services, accommodations and assistive tools (Read&Write Gold, Genio Notes), and a new video-based WellNow clinic within the Student Health and Wellness Center. The Business and Education programs have been recognized as Colleges of Distinction for 2025-2026, and the institution holds U.S. Department of Education designation and New York State charter under its Office of Legal Affairs.

Utica University generates revenue primarily through tuition and ancillary fees from undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, with material strategic offsets provided by grants (e.g., $150,000 from George I. Alden Trust for the Cyber Range), philanthropic giving channeled through the Office of Advancement, and operational partnerships such as the 10-year ABM facility services agreement that stabilizes non-instructional cost structures. Financial access is extended via the Pioneer Passport zero-tuition program for qualified applicants, scholarships, and financial aid aligned with federal aid regulations. Pricing is publicly disclosed by program (Utica campus, online, ABSN), with a Net Price Calculator on the website. The reporting currency is USD; the institution is private, non-listed, with no public ticker or parent company.

Name

Utica University

Legal name

Utica University

Website

https://utica.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Utica University is a private, non-profit university in upstate New York enrolling roughly 3,265 degree-seeking students across undergraduate, graduate, online, and a Florida-based ABSN program, with cybersecurity, health sciences, and business as signature offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online learning programs
• Nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Utica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate programs, including on-campus and online offerings. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships are provided to support student enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Utica University is an independent, private non-profit university that delivers higher education through on-campus undergraduate and graduate degree programs, fully online degree programs, and an Accelerated B.S. in Nursing (ABSN) program at its Florida campus. Instruction is supported by small class sizes (12:1 student-faculty ratio), specialized facilities such as a Cyber Range for cybersecurity training, and student services including tutoring, wellness care, and financial aid via the Pioneer Passport zero-tuition program.

Product overview

Utica University offers a diverse portfolio of academic programs and student services across its main campus in Utica, NY, with a Florida location for ABSN programs. The university's educational ecosystem includes traditional degree programs in cybersecurity, health sciences, business, and liberal arts, complemented by experiential learning facilities such as the Cyber Range for hands-on cybersecurity training. Student life is supported through media outlets like WPNR-FM radio and the Campus Catch-Up podcast, athletics including an eSports program, and comprehensive healthcare services through the WellNow video clinic partnership. The university provides technology services through computer labs, Microsoft 365 cloud services, and learning support tools including Read&Write Gold and Genio Notes. Financial access is enhanced through the Pioneer Passport zero-tuition program for qualified applicants. The institution operates facility management through an ABM partnership and maintains relationships with alumni and donors through its Office of Advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WPNR-FM 90.7 Pioneer Radio: Student-run radio station operated by Utica University

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across business, health sciences, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and other disciplines delivered on the main Utica, NY campus to first-year and transfer undergraduate students.
• Graduate Degree Programs Advanced master's and doctoral programs spanning business, healthcare, cybersecurity, and liberal arts for graduate students pursuing specialized academic and professional credentials.
• Online Degree Programs Fully online undergraduate and graduate degree programs delivered remotely, including online business programs, allowing flexible access to Utica University credentials for distance learners.
• Accelerated B.S. in Nursing (ABSN) Program Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program offered at Utica University at Florida, designed for students seeking a fast-track path to a nursing degree.
• Pioneer Passport Zero-Tuition Program Zero-tuition enrollment program that allows qualified applicants to attend Utica University tuition-free, addressing affordability and access barriers for prospective students.
• Cybersecurity Academic Programs Cybersecurity-focused academic programs enhanced by hands-on training in the Cyber Range facility in Bull Hall, featuring 20 mobile stations, a video wall, and remote participation support, preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and cyber operations.
• WellNow Video-Based Health Clinic On-campus video-based urgent care clinic in the Student Health and Wellness Center, operated in partnership with WellNow Urgent Care, providing treatment for common conditions such as colds, flu, COVID-19, STIs, UTIs, rashes, and allergies, with 24/7 virtual care.
• Campus Store (Follett Bookstore) On-campus bookstore operated by Follett that sells textbooks, branded merchandise, and technology products, with online ordering and free shipping to the campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81.25% of graduates employed full-time within 6 months
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WellNow Urgent CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025WellNow Urgent Care partnered with Utica University to provide on-campus healthcare services through a video-based clinic in the Student Health and Wellness Center. The partnership offers treatment for common conditions and has already served more than 80 students in its first six weeks. Services include on-campus care, three nearby physical locations, and 24/7 virtual care. WellNow is open to expanding this model to other colleges.
• ABMcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 August 2025ABM entered into a 10-year strategic partnership to provide comprehensive campus facility services including janitorial, maintenance management, landscaping, and snow removal. The university's athletics complex was named 'ABM Field at Charles A. Gaetano Stadium' as part of the collaboration. The partnership aims to improve operational efficiency, staffing, and service quality through ABM's Performance Solutions model.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ithaca College: Private college in upstate New York with a similar enrollment profile and tuition-dependent model, competing for the same regional applicant pool.
• St. John Fisher University: Private university in Rochester, NY with a comparable enrollment scale, mix of undergraduate and graduate programs, and similar emphasis on professional and health sciences programs.
• Clarkson University: Private university in Potsdam, NY with comparable size, professional program mix including business and engineering, and a tuition-driven model serving similar Northeastern students.
• Marist College: Private college in Poughkeepsie, NY offering a similar portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs to a comparable student demographic.
• Le Moyne College: Private Jesuit college in Syracuse, NY, of broadly similar size and tuition model. Directly comparable as a regional private institution competing for the same upstate New York prospective-student pool.
• Colgate University: Private liberal arts university in Hamilton, NY; smaller and more selective than Utica but operating in the same regional recruiting geography with a similar tuition-dependent private model.
• Hamilton College: Highly selective private liberal arts college in Clinton, NY, in close geographic proximity to Utica and competing for overlapping upstate New York applicants.

Broad incumbents

• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT): Larger private university in Rochester, NY with a nationally recognized cybersecurity program and co-op model — a stronger-resourced competitor particularly relevant for Utica's cybersecurity specialization.
• Syracuse University: Larger private research university in Syracuse, NY with broader program offerings and national brand recognition; sets the upper bound of the regional competitive set for Utica.

Regional players

• SUNY Polytechnic Institute: Public SUNY institution serving the same upstate New York region, competing primarily on price for STEM and professional-program applicants who might otherwise consider Utica.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uticacollege
• YouTubeutica.edu/youtube
• Facebookfacebook.com/uticacollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/utica.university
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uticauniversity

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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