Utah State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #316 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #138 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #119 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 20 | In Utah |
| #51 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 200 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 25,706
- Graduates
- 3,198
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.usu.edu
Utah State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Utah State University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 34% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| Applicants | 20,871 | 9,989 | 10,882 |
| Admissions | 19,299 | 9,256 | 10,043 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,146 | 1,749 | 2,397 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 452 | 201 | 251 |
11,938 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,333 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
585 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Utah State University are 1070-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,309 or 72%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Utah State University are 20-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 23078 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2167 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1239 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 818 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 550 (2%) |
| Asian | 300 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 215 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 154 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 94 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,685
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,295 | $6,982 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,295 | $6,982 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,869 | $23,927 |
| Fee in-district | $933 | $846 |
| Fee in-state | $933 | $846 |
| Fee out-of-state | $933 | $846 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,297 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,110 |
| Room charge | $2,710 |
| Meal charge | $4,400 |
Utah State University majors
Utah State University has granted 4,357 bachelor's degrees across 107 programs, 1,025 master's across 68 programs, and 132 doctorate degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Utah State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 767 | 47 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 304 | 18 | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 204 | 58 | 17 | |
| Social Work | 76 | 172 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 132 | 113 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 208 | 26 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 212 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 | 8 | 1 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 162 | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 122 | 32 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 159 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 136 | |||
| Accounting | 98 | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 130 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 49 | 66 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 96 | 6 | 3 | |
| Ecology | 54 | 33 | 15 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 102 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 46 | 42 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 79 | 2 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 75 | 8 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 45 | 29 | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 66 | 9 | 3 | |
| Communication, General | 64 | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | 60 | 8 | |
| Journalism | 70 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 46 | 19 | 4 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 52 | 6 | 5 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 61 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 43 | 11 | 7 | |
| Agriculture, General | 59 | |||
| Information Technology | 3 | 56 | ||
| Sociology, General | 52 | 1 | 4 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 27 | 28 | ||
| History, General | 47 | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 36 | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 46 | 4 | ||
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 49 | |||
| Public Health, General | 11 | 36 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 45 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 39 | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 36 | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 35 | 2 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 32 | 4 | ||
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 27 | 7 | 2 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 36 | |||
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 35 | |||
| Statistics, General | 25 | 10 | ||
| Criminology | 29 | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | 24 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 23 | 7 | 1 | |
| Plant Sciences, General | 22 | 6 | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 24 | 6 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 24 | 6 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | 15 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 26 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 12 | 14 | ||
| Music, General | 22 | 4 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 24 | |||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 20 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 21 | |||
| Pre-Law Studies | 21 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | 19 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 20 | |||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 19 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 17 | |||
| Philosophy | 17 | |||
| Physics, General | 10 | 5 | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 16 | |||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 15 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 1 | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | |||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | 4 | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | |||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 11 | 1 | ||
| Avionics Maintenance Technology & Technician | 11 | |||
| Food Science | 8 | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Ornamental Horticulture | 11 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 8 | 2 | ||
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 10 | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 9 | |||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 9 | |||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 8 | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 8 | |||
| Horticultural Science | 8 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 8 | |||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 7 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 7 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 7 | |||
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 6 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 6 | |||
| Education, General | 6 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 6 | |||
| Wildlife Biology | 6 | |||
| Applied Economics | 3 | 2 | ||
| Aquatic Biology & Limnology | 5 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | 4 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Veterinary Sciences & Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 2 | 2 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 3 | 1 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | |||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 3 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 1 | 1 | ||
| Biotechnology | 2 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | |||
| Computational Science | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | |||
| Folklore Studies | 1 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Neuroscience | 1 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | |||
| Toxicology | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,011 | 4,357 | 1,025 | 132 |
Utah State University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 55% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Utah State University is a world-class research university with 48,144 scientific papers published and 1,527,016 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Ecology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 482 | 5267 |
| 1994 | 442 | 5626 |
| 1995 | 579 | 6271 |
| 1996 | 597 | 6788 |
| 1997 | 591 | 7557 |
| 1998 | 641 | 8173 |
| 1999 | 514 | 9075 |
| 2000 | 664 | 10855 |
| 2001 | 633 | 12286 |
| 2002 | 838 | 14098 |
| 2003 | 801 | 16156 |
| 2004 | 874 | 18217 |
| 2005 | 956 | 20690 |
| 2006 | 1127 | 23090 |
| 2007 | 1024 | 25781 |
| 2008 | 1057 | 29092 |
| 2009 | 1225 | 32734 |
| 2010 | 1282 | 36493 |
| 2011 | 1453 | 42869 |
| 2012 | 1415 | 46963 |
| 2013 | 1484 | 52647 |
| 2014 | 1675 | 58288 |
| 2015 | 1628 | 59802 |
| 2016 | 1788 | 64340 |
| 2017 | 1649 | 68553 |
| 2018 | 1842 | 75098 |
| 2019 | 1907 | 85441 |
| 2020 | 2113 | 101713 |
| 2021 | 2118 | 112372 |
| 2022 | 2215 | 110367 |
| 2023 | 2111 | 112186 |
| 2024 | 1883 | 107517 |
| 2025 | 1362 | 95615 |
Utah State University alumni
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Harry Reid
- Enrolled in Utah State University
- Studied in 1961
- Occupations
- city attorneylawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Harry Mason Reid Jr. was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from Nevada from 1987 to 2017. He led the Senate Democratic Caucus from 2005 to 2017 and was the Senate majority leader from 2007 to 2015.
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Nolan Bushnell
- Occupations
- computer scientistengineerinventorentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Nolan Kay Bushnell is an American businessman and electrical engineer. He established Atari, Inc., and the Chuck E. Cheese chain. He has been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame, received the BAFTA Fellowship and the Nations Restaurant News "Innovator of the Year" award and was named one of Newsweek's "50 Men Who Changed America". He has started more than 20 companies and is one of the founding fathers of the video game industry. He is on the board of Anti-Aging Games. In 2012, he founded an educational software company called Brainrush that uses video game technology in educational software.
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Ardeshir Zahedi
- Occupations
- diplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
Ardeshir Zahedi GCVO was a prominent Iranian politician and diplomat who served as the country's foreign minister from 1966 to 1971, and its ambassador to the United States and the United Kingdom during the 1960s and 1970s. He was the last official Iranian ambassador to the US. He resigned his position following the Iranian revolution in 1979 and overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty.
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Steven Ford
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Steven Meigs Ford is an American actor, and the youngest son of former U.S. President Gerald Ford and former First Lady Betty Ford. He is perhaps best known for playing Andy Richards in the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
General info
| Alternative names | USU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Motto | Research, Service, Teaching |
| Colors | aggie blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to April; also summer sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 3,907 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Old Main Hill Logan, Utah, 84322-1400 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |
| Phone | 4357971000 |