Utah State University

Look beyond the university name

Utah State University is a public land-grant university and research university in Logan, Utah, United States. Founded in 1888 under the Morrill Land-Grant Acts as Utah's only federal land-grant institution, USU is one of the state's two flagship universities. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". As of fall 2025, USU enrolled 29,831 students across its statewide system, making its Logan campus the largest public residential campus in Utah, with more than 84 percent of students living away from home.

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What can you study at Utah State University?

Academics Utah State University offers more than 270 degree programs across its main campus in Logan and statewide campuses. As of fall 2024, total enrollment was 28,900 students, including 25,702 undergraduates and 3,198 graduate students. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and maintains a 19-to-1 student–faculty ratio, with nearly half of its classes enrolling fewer than 20 students. USU's academic programs span liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, education, and agriculture. Students can pursue 137 undergraduate, 95 master's, and 39 doctoral programs, along with extensive opportunities for study abroad in more than 90 countries. Admissions Undergraduate admissions statistics 2022 entering class Change vs. 2017 Admit rate 93.7% ( +4.6) Yield rate 30.7% ( +0.1) Test scores middle 50% [i] SAT Total 1070–1300 (among 13.6% of FTFs ) SAT EBRW 530–660 SAT Math 520–660 ACT Composite 20–27 (among 80.0% of FTFs ) High school GPA [ii] Top 10% 22.8% Top 25% 46.1% Top 50% 75.6% Average 3.61 2022 data among students who chose to submit Percentages among students whose school ranked In fall 2022, Utah State received 16,069 applications for first-time freshman enrollment, of which 15,061 (93.7%) were accepted, and 4,625 freshmen enrolled, yielding a yield rate of 30.7%. The freshman retention rate is 74.5%, with 52.5% graduating within six years.

Research strengths (by indexed output): Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny, Rangeland and Wildlife Management, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics.

For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.

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Know your admission route

Admissions Undergraduate admissions statistics 2022 entering class Change vs. 2017 Admit rate 93.7% ( +4.6) Yield rate 30.7% ( +0.1) Test scores middle 50% [i] SAT Total 1070–1300 (among 13.6% of FTFs ) SAT EBRW 530–660 SAT Math 520–660 ACT Composite 20–27 (among 80.0% of FTFs ) High school GPA [ii] Top 10% 22.8% Top 25% 46.1% Top 50% 75.6% Average 3.61 2022 data among students who chose to submit Percentages among students whose school ranked In fall 2022, Utah State received 16,069 applications for first-time freshman enrollment, of which 15,061 (93.7%) were accepted, and 4,625 freshmen enrolled, yielding a yield rate of 30.7%. The freshman retention rate is 74.5%, with 52.5% graduating within six years. Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Utah State. If test scores are submitted, they will be considered, but they are not mandatory. ^ a b "Common Data Set for 2022-2023" (PDF) .

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Tuition & costs

Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.

Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.

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Research at Utah State University

According to OpenAlex, Utah State University has 63,117 indexed research works with 3,219,578 total citations.

Rankings and reputation Academic rankings National Forbes 237 U.S. News & World Report 259 (tie) Washington Monthly 54 WSJ /College Pulse 293 Global ARWU 501–600 QS 1001–1200 THE Unranked U.S. News & World Report 749 (tie) USNWR graduate school rankings (2024) Business Unranked Education 35 (tie) Engineering 111 (tie) USNWR departmental rankings (2025) Audiology 29 (tie) Biological Sciences 119 (tie) Chemistry 119 (tie) Computer Science 133 (tie) Earth Sciences 113 (tie) Economics 113 (tie) English 142 (tie) Fine Arts 158 (tie) Mathematics 117 (tie) Physics 163 (tie) Psychology 165 (tie) Public Health 168 (tie) Rehabilitation Counseling 7 (tie) Social Work 120 (tie) Speech-Language Pathology 54 (tie) Statistics 79 (tie) In 2021, Utah State was recognized by the Council on Undergraduate Research for excellence in undergraduate research programs. Most recently, in 2024, Washington Monthly ranked Utah State 54th among 438 national universities and the 8th-best public university in the nation, based on contribution to the public good (social mobility, research, public service).

Most-cited affiliated researchers

• James H. Cane — 7,324 citations
• James C. Bezdek — 6,702 citations
• Christopher Ray Reutzel — 6,662 citations
• K. H. Lu — 6,190 citations
• D. Richard Cutler — 4,990 citations

Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)

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Who leads Utah State University?

The current President is Brad L. Mortensen.

Brad Leon Mortensen is an American educator and university administrator who currently serves as the 18th president of Utah State University. He previously served as president of Weber State University from 2018 to 2025.

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Campus & student life

Student life and culture Undergraduate demographics as of Fall 2023 Race and ethnicity Total White 82% Hispanic 7% Unknown 5% Two or more races 3% American Indian / Alaska Native 1% Asian 1% Black 1% International student 1% Economic diversity Low-income 32% Affluent 68% The Living Learning Community on-campus housing complex Students have access to Aggie Legacy Fields, which are equipped with durable astroturf and lighting for after-dark activities. Campus housing and dining Utah State University is Utah's oldest and largest public residential campus. Twenty-one widely varying on-campus buildings house single students, and 39 buildings on the north side of campus are available for married housing. Many more students live in the multitude of off-campus housing options nearby. "Students on campus may dine in on-campus venues such as The Marketplace and The Junction dining halls, the Forum Café at Merrill-Cazier Library, as well as the full-service Skyroom restaurant and The Hub food court with multiple dining options." On the east edge of campus sits Aggie Ice Cream, a popular local destination that has been producing ice cream, cheese products, sandwiches, and soups since 1888. Since its founding in 1888, USU has had a creamery, with its first location in Old Main.

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For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.

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Contact Utah State University

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For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.

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