Campus & Student Life at Independence University

Home to about 11,501 undergraduates in 2020, Independence University is a large, private university located in Salt Lake City, Utah. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Independence University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Independence University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Independence University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Independence University Disability Services.

Independence University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Independence University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Independence University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Independence University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Independence University

Independence University does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Independence University

Independence University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,501 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 11,501 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).

Independence University is Ranked #211 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Independence University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Independence University #211 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Independence University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Independence University Diversity Guide.

Independence University Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Independence University, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Independence University Athletics