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ACCEPTANCE RATE

86.84%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

44

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,464

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Utica College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer sociology program.

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Utica College (West Point)

646 Swift Rd (ATTN: MASG), West Point, NY

Utica College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Utica, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly three thousand students enroll at Utica College yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1280 to 1560 on the SAT and between 16 to 24 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Utica College. An estimated 80% of all applicant were admitted at Utica College, with 19% of those accepted choosing to enroll.  Detailed admissions information can be gathered by calling the school or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school can visit their website at utica.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Utica College offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female8

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Black1
Hispanic3
White4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sociology program at Utica College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Utica College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Utica College may provide services like:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

West Point is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Empire Eight)
  • Basketball (Empire Eight)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (Empire Eight)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo