Utah State University
School Highlights
- Utah State University serves 27,662 students (61% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 21%.
- Utah State University is the only community colleges within Cache County, UT.
- The nearest community college to Utah State University is Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College (34.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Utah State University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 991 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Utah State University | (UT) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 991 staff | 34 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 27,662 students | 914 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 16,953 students | 270 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 10,709 students | 644 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 15,823 students | 270 students |
| # Graduate Students | 1,130 students | 44 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 2,775 | 351 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| % Black | 1% | 2% |
| % White | 80% | 79% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 4% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.37 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $47,200 | $34,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Utah State University is Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College (34.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,615 students | 34.00 Mi200 N Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801)627-8300 34.002,615 - Stevens-Henager College (West Haven)Private, non-profit321 students | 36.60 Mi1350 W. 1890 S.
Ogden, UT 84401
(801)622-1567 36.60321 - Vista College-OnlinePrivate, for profit529 students | 45.00 Mi300 N. Coit Road, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
(972)733-3431 45.00529 - Eagle Gate College-LaytonPrivate, for profit217 students | 46.90 Mi915 N 400 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801)546-7500 46.90217 - Broadview University-LaytonPrivate, for profit126 students | 47.20 Mi869 West Hill Field Road
Layton, UT 84041
(801)498-6300 47.20126
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