Founded in 1941, Utah Valley University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Orem (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Utah. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Heber. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Utah Valley University (UVU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Utah Valley University (UVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.