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Utah State University

Logan, Utah 84322-1400

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Major research university — excellent value

Utah State University is a public institution in Logan with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1189, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 20.3K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,022 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,869.

Established
1888
Motto
"Research, Service, Teaching"
Mascot
Big Blue
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference (MWC)
Division
Division I

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94%Acceptance
1189SAT Avg
20,342Students
19:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$54,022Earnings 10yr
$12,869Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Utah State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1189

Reading & WritingMid: 605
530660
MathMid: 590
530640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1189

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,228
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,802
Room & Board$8,644
Books & Supplies$856
Total Cost of Attendance$21,050
Average Net Price$12,869
Median Debt at Graduation$14,340
Monthly Payment (10yr)$152

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,601
$30–48K$9,966
$48–75K$11,599
$75–110K$14,825
$110K+$17,671

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,869

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

80.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

155

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (311)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
20,342
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 1%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.3%
Freshman Retention74.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,822
8 Years$50,008
10 Years$54,022

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,400
Men
$64,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#259
Forbes
#237
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#54

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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