Overview
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Utah State University, founded in 1888, is a public research institution situated in the small city of Logan, nestled in the Cache Valley of northern Utah, approximately 80 miles from Salt Lake City. Characterized by its large campus with a noted blend of classic and modern architectural styles, the university delivers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strength in agriculture, aerospace, and engineering disciplines. While the university practices selective admissions, it maintains accessibility to a broad student body. The main campus facilitates on-campus living with residence halls and apartment-style housing options available to students. Academically, Utah State is renowned for its research initiatives, particularly in areas related to land, water, and space. Although not primarily distinguished for its athletics, the university competes in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference under the moniker 'Aggies', fielding a variety of men's and women's sports teams.
In the most recent statistical year 16,069 prospective students applied, and 15,061 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,625 enrolled in the school. 18,038 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,905 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $8,310 plus fees of $918. Utah State University is ranked 509 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Utah State University is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Utah State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#509 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#154 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Utah
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Utah
#298 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Utah
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1300 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.63 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Utah Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
| Other Fees | $918 |
| Room and Board | $8,232 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,084 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,384 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
| Other Fees | $918 |
| Room and Board | $8,232 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,084 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,958 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Education | 12% |
| Engineering | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230728 IPEDS survey data for Utah State University.
Current students may use the Utah State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.