Achieving new heights in medical education
Smaller school.
Bigger support system.
Academic excellence is our promise, but support is our superpower. Intimate class sizes, closer connections with faculty, and a vibrant student life is what makes RVU more than a degree.
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Colorado Campus
Colorado Campus
Rocky Vista University Colorado location is located in a small town called Parker, just 20 miles southeast of Denver, which is a place rooted in history and heritage. The spirit of the west that lives here is matched in character only by our embrace of forward-thinking innovation. This rare balance offers experiences that are unique even for Colorado, making Parker the ideal one-day getaway. The community is known for its excellent school system, extensive biking and jogging trails, recreational facilities, dining, and entertainment, as well as a wide variety of arts and community events held throughout the year.
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Utah Campus
Our Utah campus is located in Ivins, UT, approximately 15 minutes from downtown St. George. The City of Ivins is a known as beneath the Big Red Mountain, which is where the campus is located. The weather is beautiful and sunny most of the year which makes it a great place for outdoor recreation, hiking, boating, camping, kayaking to name a few. There are several National Parks which are close to the campus; Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Grand Canyon National Park. Snow Canyon State Park is located just 5 minutes from campus which offers a beautiful landscape of red and white rocks.
Explore CampusMontana Campus
Montana Campus
Billings, sitting along the Yellowstone River and the famous Rimrocks, is known as Montana’s Trailhead because it serves as the border between western Montana’s mountains and Eastern Montana’s plains and badlands. Billings is an urban city offering modern amenities, exceptional views, outdoor recreation, and award-winning cuisine. Billings is the medical hub for two thirds of Montana and portions of bordering states. Although Billings is the largest city in Montana, it boasts small-town hospitality! Where you can explore recreation, dining, shopping, and events happening in Billings.
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Each of our three campuses offer a different selection of programs, plus their own unique characteristics of the American West. But they all promise one thing: a welcoming community, where you can explore your passions inside and outside of the classroom.
98.5%
Residency Placement Rate
For Class of 2024 students who attempted to obtain a residency.
17%
of RVU student body published or presented
In FY 23-24
283
Publications and presentations
In FY 23-24
240
Abstracts presented by RVU students
over two Research Days in 2024.
Healthcare education. Elevated.
Dive into the hands-on experience that empowers you to not only pass your boards and celebrate on commencement day, but become a leader in your field and drive the future of healthcare.
See yourself here
We advance your skills.
You advance healthcare.
That’s why RVU offers students ample opportunities to get involved in grant-winning research and scholarly activity that has the potential to influence lasting change across your chosen field.
We teach wellness, and we practice what we teach.
Student resources and faculty support at every campus foster a welcoming environment that helps our students thrive. Our academics meet the highest standards—but heavy burnout is simply not our style.
Student Resources
Each campus offers students the support they need for a learn-life balance. Find everything you need from mental health services to financial aid.