Utah State University
PublicLogan, UT
Utah State University is a public very large school in Logan, UT, enrolling about 20,272 undergraduates. Utah State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 92%. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $111,527/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027The priority deadline is Mar 1, 2027.
Confirm on Utah State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,446 more per year in tuition and fees (2.9x the in-state rate).
Utah State averages its major-specific tuition into this figure; some majors cost more.
Tuition & fees are Utah State University's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Utah State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Utah State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Utah State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Utah State University's acceptance rate?
Utah State University in Logan, UT admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Utah State University?
Admitted students at Utah State University typically score between 1070–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Utah State University?
Admitted students at Utah State University typically score between 20–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Utah State University cost?
Utah State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,654 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Utah State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Utah State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Utah State University?
For 2026-27, Utah State University's tuition and required fees are $26,510 for out-of-state students and $9,064 for in-state students -- $17,446 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Utah State University?
Utah State University's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Utah State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Utah State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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