Utah State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 92.47%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1170. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,560
- Out-of-State Tuition: $24,993
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Utah State:
- Total Enrollment: 28,904, including 5,333 online students
- 25,706 Undergraduate, 3,198 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.4% men, 54.6% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 71%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 269 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 45 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 100 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Utah State Overview
Utah State University (Utah State) is a four-year, public school located in Logan, UT. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Utah State's tuition & fees is $8,560 for Utah residents and $24,993 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,347.
The school has a total enrollment of 28,904 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
Utah State's acceptance rate is 92.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.83%. The median SAT score is 1170 and the ACT score is 24.
Utah State ranked 118th in National Universities and 3rd in Utah Colleges rankings. Utah State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Utah State University is $8,560 for in-state students and $24,993 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,828 for in-state students and $24,773 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,823 for Utah residents and $25,787 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,068 for Utah residents and $25,562 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,560 | $24,993 |
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| Graduate | $7,828 | $24,773 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,823 | $25,787 |
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| Graduate | $8,068 | $25,562 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Utah State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Utah State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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