Utah Tech University

Overview:

Established:

1911 as Dixie Normal College

Location:

St. George, Utah

Enrollment:

Over 12,000 students

• Notable Achievements:

  • Ranked among the top 100 regional universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report
  • Recognized for its strong engineering, nursing, and business programs
  • Recipient of the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Student Life:

Extracurricular Activities:

Over 100 student clubs and organizations, including academic, cultural, and recreational groups

• Clubs:

  • Student Government Association
  • Honors Society
  • International Student Association

Sports Teams:

NCAA Division I athletics in 15 sports

• Student Support Services:

  • Academic Advising
  • Career Services
  • Counseling and Psychological Services

• Campus Facilities:

  • State-of-the-art library
  • Student Union
  • Recreation Center
  • On-campus housing

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Faculty-to-student ratio of 1:18

• Faculty:

  • Highly qualified and experienced faculty
  • Many faculty members are actively involved in research and industry partnerships

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Emphasis on hands-on learning and experiential education
  • Use of technology to enhance student engagement

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring and Writing Center
  • Math Lab
  • Disability Services

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Engineering Design and Innovation Program
  • Nursing Simulation Lab
  • Business Incubator

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Recognized for its academic excellence and student success

Rankings:

Consistently ranked among the top regional universities in the West

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art engineering, nursing, and business facilities

Industry Connections:

Strong partnerships with local and national businesses

• Notable Alumni:

  • Brad Wilcox, author and speaker
  • David Archuleta, singer-songwriter
  • Ryan Smith, co-founder of Qualtrics

Services:

Counseling:

Confidential counseling services for students

Health:

Student Health Center providing medical and mental health services

Housing:

On-campus housing options for students

Library Resources:

Over 250,000 books, journals, and electronic resources

Technology Support:

IT Help Desk and computer labs

Career Development:

Career Services Center offering resume writing, interview preparation, and job placement assistance