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Utah State University
Utah State University admits nearly everyone — 92.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Utah State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Utah State University sits in Logan proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $111,527 four years out. Faculty pay averages $134,076 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 20,272 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 70.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1300 — below the UT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Utah State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Utah State University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1060 and 1300; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Utah State University received 19,331 applications and admitted 18,097 (93.6%), with 4,388 enrolling.
How Utah State University compares
| Utah State University | Utah median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92.5% | 85.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,228 | $9,424 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,022 | $52,159 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Utah State University student earns $54,022 — 4% above the Utah median of $52,159 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Utah State University prices by residency: $9,228 in-state versus $24,802 out-of-state — a $15,574 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
20,272 undergraduates make Utah State University a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
59.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Utah State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Utah State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $111,527 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $110,414 |
| Air Transportation | $103,989 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $94,576 |
| Physics | $93,461 |
| Public Health | $93,161 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,901 |
| Information Science/Studies | $88,289 |
| Marketing | $87,905 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,050 |
| Statistics | $86,262 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,815 |
| Economics | $85,136 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,633 |
| International Business | $83,992 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,875 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | $78,233 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $74,686 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $74,535 |
| Political Science and Government | $70,711 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $66,613 |
| Landscape Architecture | $64,621 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $64,175 |
| Journalism | $61,724 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $61,674 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $61,639 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $60,940 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $58,711 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,672 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $57,992 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $57,744 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,140 |
| Biology, General | $55,716 |
| History | $54,370 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,822 |
| Area Studies | $53,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,874 |
| Psychology, General | $51,111 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,708 |
| Environmental Design | $50,685 |
| Sociology | $49,861 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $49,758 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $48,270 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $48,180 |
| Social Work | $47,699 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $45,120 |
| Music | $44,898 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,313 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,338 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $39,091 |
| Animal Sciences | $39,041 |
| Anthropology | $38,051 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,341 |
Median earnings for these 53 Utah State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,022 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 41 additional Utah State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Utah State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 92.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Utah State University's acceptance rate?
93.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 18,097 admitted from 19,331 applicants.
How much does Utah State University cost?
In-state tuition is $9,228; out-of-state students pay $24,802. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Utah State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,022 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Utah
- University of Utah — 86% admitted
- Neumont College of Computer Science — 86.8% admitted
- Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City — 100% admitted
- Westminster University — 66.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.