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About Utah State University

high acceptance ratedoctoral research universitysocial sciences focuslarge public university

Utah State University is a public research university in Logan, UT, known for its high acceptance rate, doctoral research university, and social sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 94%, USU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 4,625 students each year. USU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. USU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,150 per year; the sticker price of $36,419 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Utah State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1180
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Utah State University

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Financial Aid — High Impact
Submit your application to Utah State before December 1 to be automatically considered for their merit scholarships, including the Daniels Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship, which can significantly reduce your cost of attendance.
Application Strategy
If you have a GPA above 3.5, apply directly to the USU Honors Program when you submit your application, since it opens access to smaller classes, dedicated advising, and priority registration that most students do not know about.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Utah State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$12.1k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$12.8k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$13.5k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$16.1k
110k+~$36k/yr$19.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

57%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
20,465
Undergrad Enrollment
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