Utah State University

Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Utah State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Logan, Utah, United States. Founded in 1888 under the Morrill Land-Grant Acts as Utah's federal land-grant institution, Utah State serves as one of Utah's two flagship universities.

School Highlights

Utah State University serves 28,904 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 28,904 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,250
  • Out-state tuition: $18,250
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Utah State University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,191 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Utah State University
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,191 staff
98 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
A University for All

Student Body

The student population of Utah State University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Utah State University diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
28,904 students
3,023 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
18,104 students
476 students
# Part-Time Students
10,800 students
2,547 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
25,706 students
2,323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
16,739 students
476 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,365 students
109 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,967 students
3,592 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1,833 students
263 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
3,095 students
1,922 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
79%
70%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.49
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2023)
56%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$47,200
$34,000

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $6,250 is more than the state average of $4,544. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $18,250 is more than the state average of $13,647. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,250
$4,544
Out-State Tuition Fees
$18,250
$13,647
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$9,550
$13,023
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,267
$5,267
Acceptance Rate
92%
92%
SAT Total Avg.
1,095
1,095
SAT Reading
545
545
SAT Math
550
550
ACT Total Avg.
70
70
ACT Composite
23
23
ACT English
24
24
ACT Math
23
23

Sports

Colors
Aggie Blue (navy) and white
School Mascot
Big Blue
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Lars Peter Hansen - Nobel Prize Winner in Economics, 2013 -
    • Mary Louise Cleave - NASA Astronaut -
    • Merlin Olsen - Well-known athlete and media personality -
    • Jaycee Carroll - European basketball star -

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Utah State University cost?
Utah State University's tuition is approximately $6,250 for In-State students and $18,250 for Out-State students.
What schools are Utah State University often compared to?
Utah State Universityis often viewed alongside schools like Utah Valley University by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Utah State University?
The acceptance rate of Utah State University is 92%, which is equal to the state average of 92%.
Who are famous alumni from Utah State University?
Utah State University famous alumni include: Lars Peter Hansen - Nobel Prize Winner in Economics, 2013, Mary Louise Cleave - NASA Astronaut, Merlin Olsen - Well-known athlete and media personality and Jaycee Carroll - European basketball star.
What is Utah State University's ranking?
Utah State University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Utah for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 28,904 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,250
  • Out-state tuition: $18,250
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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