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#119 of 2,496 In the United States
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Acceptance rate
93%
Average SAT
1195
Average ACT
25
Aid receiving
89%
Undergraduates
24,255
Graduates
3,171
Male:Female Ratio
44:56
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 93% and is among the 32% 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 93% 92% 93%
Applicants 15,567 7,417 8,150
Admissions 14,420 6,858 7,562
Freshmen enrolled full time 3,809 1,590 2,219
Freshmen enrolled part time 414 164 250

13,751 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

4,747 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
543 or 13%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1080
or below

75% of them
had 1310
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Utah State University are 1080-1310 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
3,352 or 79%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 21
or below

75% of them
had 29
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Utah State University are 21-29 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Recommended
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 22709 (84%)
Hispanic 1665 (6%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 1029 (4%)
Two or more races 658 (2%)
Nonresident Alien 386 (1%)
Asian 280 (1%)
Black or African American 227 (0.8%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 113 (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 87 (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
$9,802
Students receiving aid
89%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $8,042$6,534
Tuition in-state $8,042$6,534
Tuition out-of-state $23,162$22,393
Fee in-district $918$832
Fee in-state $918$832
Fee out-of-state $918$832

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 3,125
Combined charge for room and board $6,040
Room charge $2,410
Meal charge $3,630

Utah State University majors

Utah State University has granted 4,341 bachelor's degrees across 104 programs, 993 master's across 74 programs, and 99 doctorate degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Utah State University.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
General Studies 938 81
Economics, General 418 1
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 322 36
Business Administration and Management, General 134 174
Psychology, General 175 61 13
Mechanical Engineering 148 15 2
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 164
Social Work 78 82
Accounting 1 102 45
Computer and Information Sciences, General 122 21 5
Finance, General 118 19
Human Development and Family Studies, General 125 4 2
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 122 1
English Language and Literature, General 116 6
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 122
Elementary Education and Teaching 117 1
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 76 33
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 97 4 2
Animal Sciences, General 88 7 4
Civil Engineering, General 57 39 3
Engineering & Industrial Management 90
Special Education and Teaching, General 75 6 3
Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration 66 11
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General 69
Sociology, General 65 1 1
Health Teacher Education 66
Art & Art Studies, General 57 6
Educational & Instructional Technology 1 59 3
Communication, General 54 5
Political Science and Government, General 52 5
History, General 48 8
Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General 54
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 37 11 6
Journalism 52
Dietetics & Dietitian 22 29
Mechanics and Repairers, General 43
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 42 1
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 42
Agriculture, General 41
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 29 11
Agricultural Business and Management, General 34 3
Biological & Biosystems Engineering 27 4 4
Public Health, General 16 19
Mathematics, General 26 7
Curriculum and Instruction 24 8
Music, General 26 6
Sustainability Studies 25 7
Environmental Studies 24 5 2
Plant Sciences, General 17 10 2
Physics, General 20 6 2
Computer Engineering, General 23 4
International and Intercultural Communication 27
Statistics, General 22 5
Anthropology, General 19 5
Agricultural Teacher Education 22 1
Biochemistry 18 4 1
Area Studies, Other 22
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 21 1
Ecology 18 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21
International Business & Trade & Commerce 19
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 19
Apparel and Textile Manufacture 18
Spanish Language and Literature 17
Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education 16
Pre-Law Studies 16
Chemistry, General 11 4
Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General 15
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 14
Interior Architecture 14
Philosophy 14
Forest Sciences and Biology 13
Mathematics Teacher Education 13
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor 13
Conservation Biology 12
Religion & Religious Studies 12
Social Studies Teacher Education 12
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician 11
Agricultural Production Operations, General 11
Avionics Maintenance Technology & Technician 11
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor 11
Folklore Studies 10
Geology & Earth Science, General 3 5 2
Management Science 10
Music Therapy & Therapist 10
American & United States Studies & Civilization 9
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 7 2
Range Science and Management 7 1 1
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General 6 2
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 5 3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 8
Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 7
Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering 7
Geography 7
Horticultural Science 6 1
Hydrology and Water Resources Science 6 1
Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling 7
Natural Resources & Conservation, General 7
Welding Technology & Welder 7
Aquatic Biology & Limnology 6
Audiology & Audiologist 6
Aviation & Airway Management and Operations 6
Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician 6
Environmental Design & Architecture 6
French Language and Literature 6
Nutrition Sciences 5 1
Soil Science and Agronomy, General 5 1
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 6
Agricultural Mechanization, General 5
Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician 5
Biology Teacher Education 5
Music Teacher Education 5
Ornamental Horticulture 5
Soil Sciences, Other 5
Applied Economics 1 3
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 1 1 2
Chinese Language and Literature 4
Food Science 3 1
Asian Studies & Civilization 3
Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 3
Engineering, Other 3
Interior Design 3
Mathematics, Other 3
Wildlife Biology 2 1
Agricultural Communication & Journalism 2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
Education, General 2
German Language and Literature 2
Health and Wellness, General 2
Information Technology 2
Physics Teacher Education 2
Portuguese Language and Literature 2
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 2
Surgical Technology & Technologist 2
Ancient Studies & Civilization 1
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 1
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Environmental & Natural Resource Economics 1
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General 1
Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other 1
Landscape Architecture 1
Neuroscience 1
Operations Research 1
Small Business Administration & Management 1
Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
Grand Total 1,203 4,341 993 99

Utah State University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 56% 51% 59%
  • Full-time retention rate - 74%
  • Part-time retention rate - 46%

Publications & Citations

Utah State University is a world-class research university with 37,003 scientific papers published and 939,987 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.

Publications
37,003
Citations
939,987

Publication / Citation count by topic

Environmental Science
20,902 / 570,880
Biology
20,652 / 583,615
Engineering
17,336 / 436,478
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
16,430 / 389,586
Physics
15,286 / 401,557
Chemistry
15,174 / 437,595
Computer Science
13,357 / 318,512
Geology
12,443 / 345,633
Ecology
12,222 / 381,264
Medicine
11,893 / 313,063
Geography and Cartography
11,436 / 268,074
Quantum and Particle physics
9,450 / 250,081
Psychology
8,297 / 208,994
Mathematics
8,094 / 199,375
Biochemistry
7,987 / 263,142
Sociology
7,661 / 186,107
Organic Chemistry
7,636 / 245,492
Political Science
7,515 / 161,006
Genetics
7,429 / 225,801
Law
7,113 / 155,740
Paleontology
6,944 / 210,027
Philosophy
6,626 / 167,582
Materials Science
6,538 / 173,120
Business
6,297 / 155,630
Botany
6,099 / 198,230
History
5,548 / 118,686
Statistics
5,273 / 142,152
Archaeology
4,914 / 113,703
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,801 / 131,135
Economics
4,767 / 107,523
Agricultural Science
4,389 / 135,382
Pathology
3,638 / 103,793
Optical Engineering
3,501 / 79,812
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
3,442 / 86,253
Linguistics
3,159 / 74,681
Astrophysics and Astronomy
3,137 / 66,353
Oceanography
3,029 / 88,200
Electrical Engineering
2,982 / 66,833
Machine Learning
2,966 / 92,214
Psychiatry
2,940 / 88,840

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 377 2990
1991 338 3313
1992 400 3758
1993 397 3812
1994 385 4069
1995 494 4502
1996 498 4820
1997 509 5296
1998 538 5983
1999 438 6751
2000 531 7663
2001 561 8866
2002 675 9926
2003 637 11366
2004 721 12625
2005 821 14631
2006 868 16628
2007 906 19007
2008 918 21817
2009 1033 24678
2010 1111 27371
2011 1192 31291
2012 1230 34986
2013 1297 39543
2014 1437 43534
2015 1543 45951
2016 1447 47649
2017 1416 50980
2018 1494 53655
2019 1660 62379
2020 1789 73465
2021 2035 89684
2022 1683 82007
Academic rankings

Utah State University alumni

  1. Harry Reid

    Harry Reid
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1939-2021 (aged 82)
    Enrolled in Utah State University
    Studied in 1961
    Occupations
    lawyerpoliticiancity attorney
    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.

  2. Nolan Bushnell

    Nolan Bushnell
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1943-.. (age 80)
    Occupations
    entrepreneurcomputer scientistengineerinventor
    Biography

    Nolan Kay Bushnell is an American businessman and electrical engineer. He established Atari, Inc. and the Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre 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 is using video game technology in educational software.

  3. Ardeshir Zahedi

    Ardeshir Zahedi
    Born in
    Iran Flag Iran
    Years
    1928-2021 (aged 93)
    Occupations
    diplomatpolitician
    Biography

    Ardeshir Zahedi, GCVO was an 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.

  4. Steven Ford

    Steven Ford
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1956-.. (age 67)
    Occupations
    film directoractorfilm actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Steven Meigs Ford is an American actor, and son of former U.S. President Gerald Ford and former First Lady Betty Ford.

All 100 notable alumni

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 3,556
Carnegie classification Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity

Location and contacts

Address Old Main Hill
Logan, Utah, 84322-1400
United States
City population 53,000
Phone 4357971000

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