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Utah State University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

8100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

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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

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Programs (311)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#237

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#54

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History & Fun Facts

•The Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act, signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862, created a system of publicly funded institutions devoted to agriculture and the mechanical arts.
•On March 8, 1888, the Agricultural College of Utah was chartered as the state's land-grant institution.
•The college opened its doors on September 2, 1890, with 14-year-old Vendla Berntson enrolled as its first student.
•Growth and curricular controversies (1890–1916) The Agricultural College of Utah in 1892.
•Efforts in 1907 sought to consolidate the two institutions, resulting in a compromise that restricted the Agricultural College's curriculum to agriculture, domestic science, and mechanical arts.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from UT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

68 mi(118 min)

Denverpop. 710K

383 mi(664 min)

Phoenixpop. 1.6M

573 mi(993 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

SLC Salt Lake City66 mi

BOI Boise257 mi

DEN Denver395 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2071 mi · ~59h 50m drive

New York, NY1950 mi · ~56h 20m drive

Hartford, CT2000 mi · ~57h 47m drive

Providence, RI2062 mi · ~59h 34m drive

Albany, NY1933 mi · ~55h 51m drive

Syracuse, NY1808 mi · ~52h 14m drive

Rochester, NY1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive

Buffalo, NY1674 mi · ~48h 22m drive

Philadelphia, PA1905 mi · ~55h 2m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1650 mi · ~47h 40m drive

Harrisburg, PA1811 mi · ~52h 19m drive

Newark, NJ1941 mi · ~56h 4m drive

Washington, DC1830 mi · ~52h 52m drive

Baltimore, MD1844 mi · ~53h 16m drive

Atlanta, GA1589 mi · ~45h 54m drive

Charlotte, NC1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive

Raleigh, NC1822 mi · ~52h 38m drive

Miami, FL2108 mi · ~60h 54m drive

Orlando, FL1932 mi · ~55h 49m drive

Tampa, FL1904 mi · ~55h drive

Nashville, TN1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive

New Orleans, LA1458 mi · ~42h 7m drive

Richmond, VA1840 mi · ~53h 9m drive

Chicago, IL1241 mi · ~35h 51m drive

Detroit, MI1470 mi · ~42h 28m drive

Minneapolis, MN956 mi · ~27h 37m drive

St. Louis, MO1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive

Kansas City, MO923 mi · ~26h 40m drive

Indianapolis, IN1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive

Columbus, OH1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive

Cleveland, OH1548 mi · ~44h 43m drive

Milwaukee, WI1219 mi · ~35h 13m drive

Dallas, TX1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive

Houston, TX1235 mi · ~35h 41m drive

Austin, TX1114 mi · ~32h 11m drive

San Antonio, TX1131 mi · ~32h 40m drive

Los Angeles, CA636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

San Francisco, CA626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

San Diego, CA689 mi · ~19h 54m drive

Seattle, WA656 mi · ~18h 57m drive

Portland, OR602 mi · ~17h 23m drive

Denver, CO383 mi · ~11h 4m drive

Phoenix, AZ573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

Salt Lake City, UT68 mi · ~1h 58m drive

Honolulu, HI3011 mi · ~86h 59m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Salt Lake City (SLC)66 miles

Rental car

99 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

132 min$79-132

Boise (BOI)257 miles

Rental car

386 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

514 min$308-514

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award