Utah State University is a public 4-year college in Logan, Utah with 20,272 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, costs an average of $12,644 a year after grants and graduates 60% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Utah State University acceptance rate and admissions
Utah State University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1070 to 1290
4001600
ACT composite
20 to 28
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 540 to 650, math 530 to 640). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Utah State University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Dec 1, 2026
Regular decision
Jul 29, 2027
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Utah State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Utah State University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$9,412
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$26,259
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$9,646
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$21,204
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$12,644
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,644 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,560 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Utah State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
60%finished within 6 years71%came back for year two28%get a Pell Grant
60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $59,177 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $15,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Utah State University$59,177
Utah median, public 4-year$59,177
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Utah State University$15,000
Utah median$15,000
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 25% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Utah State University majors and what graduates earn
Utah State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 80 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($111,527).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Utah State University
102 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Trade and career programs at Utah State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
What is the acceptance rate at Utah State University?
Utah State University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Utah State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $9,412 for in-state students and $26,259 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,644 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Utah State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 540 to 650 in reading and writing and 530 to 640 in math, and 20 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Utah State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Utah State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Utah State University?
60% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Utah State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,177 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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