Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322-1400
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Major research university — excellent value
Utah State University is a public institution in Logan with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1189, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 20.3K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,022 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,869.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act, signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862, created a system of publicly funded institutions devoted to agriculture and the mechanical arts.
- •On March 8, 1888, the Agricultural College of Utah was chartered as the state's land-grant institution.
- •The college opened its doors on September 2, 1890, with 14-year-old Vendla Berntson enrolled as its first student.
- •Growth and curricular controversies (1890–1916) The Agricultural College of Utah in 1892.
- •Efforts in 1907 sought to consolidate the two institutions, resulting in a compromise that restricted the Agricultural College's curriculum to agriculture, domestic science, and mechanical arts.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1189
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
81.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,500
Programs (311)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
155
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from UT state average + city premium