Utah Valley University boasts the largest student enrollment of any college in the state.

But until the fatal campus shooting Wednesday of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, the school had kept a relatively low national profile.

Even with its size, the Orem university, for instance, doesn’t have the same name recognition as the state’s flagship institution, the University of Utah. And it doesn’t have the same sports renown as nearby Brigham Young University in Provo.

With its campus now in the glaring international spotlight, here’s what you need to know about UVU.

Enrollment

Utah Valley University continues to grow each year. Its enrollment grew by 4.8% last fall for a total of 46,809 students , the most in the state.

The school is an open admissions institution

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