How Utah Valley University Keeps Tuition Costs Manageable

The video discusses a university's dual mission of offering vocational and liberal arts programs with low tuition. President Astrid Timenez explains how the school manages costs while attracting a diverse student body, emphasizing budget transparency and strategic choices like prioritizing soccer over football. Diversity and inclusion are core pillars, with a focus on supporting students from various backgrounds. Challenges include retaining students and offering a wide range of educational opportunities.

What is the primary source of funding for the university?

• Government grants

• Private investments

• A combination of tuition, legislative allocations, and donations

• Only tuition fees

Why did the university choose soccer over football?

• Football was not allowed

• Soccer has more scholarships

• Soccer is more popular

• Soccer is more affordable

What was a critical pillar for the university's transformation into a four-year institution?

• Technological advancement

• Athletic excellence

• Research and development

• Inclusion and diversity

How does the university define diversity?

• Only ethnicity and religion

• Only socioeconomic background

• Broadly, including mental health and global backgrounds

• Only local versus global background

What is a critical factor in retaining students from freshman to sophomore year?

• Providing support to students

• Reducing tuition fees

• Offering more sports

• Increasing class sizes