What Utah State costs
Utah State University charges $9,228 a year in published tuition and fees for Utah residents, about $4,614 a semester, and $24,802 a year for students from other states, about $12,401 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,654 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $12,620 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Utah State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Utah State
For fall 2024, Utah State University received 20,871 applications and admitted 19,299 students, and 4,598 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1070 and 1290.
What Utah State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Utah State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 304 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 212 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 208 |
| Psychology | 204 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 162 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 159 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 136 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Utah State
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona: 22,903 undergraduates
- Boise State University, Boise, Idaho: 17,674 undergraduates
- University of Nevada–Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada: 24,622 undergraduates
- Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Fort Collins, Colorado: 25,538 undergraduates
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah: 27,264 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Utah State University's acceptance rate? 92.5% for fall 2024: 19,299 of 20,871 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Utah State University? $9,228 a year for in-state students and $24,802 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Utah State University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Utah State University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Utah State University? About 20,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Utah State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1070–1290.
What is the campus setting at Utah State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Utah State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Utah State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
