Utah State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 316 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 138 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 119 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 3 of 1 | In Logan |
| # 51 of 100 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
92%
Enrollment
10,813
Average SAT
1,180
Average ACT
24
Aid receiving
92%
Undergraduates
25,706
Graduates
3,198
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Utah State University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Applicants | 20,871 | 9,989 | 10,882 |
| Admissions | 19,299 | 9,256 | 10,043 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,146 | 1,749 | 2,397 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 81% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 8% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Utah State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Utah State University majors
Utah State University has granted 1,011 associate degrees across 16 programs, 4,357 bachelor's degrees across 107 programs, 1,025 master's across 68 programs, and 132 doctorate degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Utah State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 767 | 47 | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | - | 304 | 18 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | - | 204 | 58 | 17 |
| Social Work | - | 76 | 172 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 132 | 113 | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | - | 208 | 26 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 212 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 188 | 8 | 1 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 162 | 7 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 122 | 32 | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 159 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 136 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 98 | 34 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 130 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 49 | 66 | - | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | - | 96 | 6 | 3 |
| Ecology | - | 54 | 33 | 15 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | - | 102 | - | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 46 | 42 | 5 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 79 | 2 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 75 | 8 | - |
| Civil Engineering, General | - | 45 | 29 | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 66 | 9 | 3 |
| Communication, General | - | 64 | 7 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | 60 | 8 | - |
| Journalism | - | 70 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies | - | 46 | 19 | 4 |
| Animal Sciences, General | - | 52 | 6 | 5 |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | - | 61 | - | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | - | 43 | 11 | 7 |
| Agriculture, General | 59 | - | - | - |
| Information Technology | 3 | 56 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 52 | 1 | 4 |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | - | 27 | 28 | - |
| History, General | - | 47 | 8 | - |
| Management Science | - | 36 | 18 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 46 | 4 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 49 | - | - | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 11 | 36 | - |
| Health Teacher Education | - | 45 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 39 | 5 | - |
| Anthropology, General | - | 36 | 6 | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 35 | - | 2 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | - | 32 | 4 | - |
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | - | 27 | 7 | 2 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | - | 36 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | - | 35 | - | - |
| Statistics, General | - | 25 | 10 | - |
| Criminology | 29 | 5 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 9 | 24 | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | - | 23 | 7 | 1 |
| Plant Sciences, General | - | 22 | 6 | 3 |
| Computer Engineering, General | - | 24 | 6 | - |
| Landscape Architecture | - | 24 | 6 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 12 | 15 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | - | 26 | - | - |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | - | 12 | 14 | - |
| Music, General | - | 22 | 4 | - |
| Area Studies, Other | - | 24 | - | - |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | - | - | 20 | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 21 | - | - |
| Pre-Law Studies | - | 21 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | 19 | - | - |
| Interior Architecture | - | 20 | - | - |
| International and Intercultural Communication | - | 19 | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | - | 17 | - | - |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | - | 17 | - | - |
| Philosophy | - | 17 | - | - |
| Physics, General | - | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 16 | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | - | 16 | - | - |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | - | - | 16 | - |
| Environmental Design & Architecture | - | 15 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | - | 14 | - | - |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 13 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 13 | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | - | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 12 | - | - |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | - | 11 | - | 1 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology & Technician | 11 | - | - | - |
| Food Science | - | 8 | 3 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 11 | - | - |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 11 | - | - | - |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | - | 8 | 2 | - |
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 10 | - | - | - |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | - | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | - | 9 | - | - |
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | - | 9 | - | - |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | - | 8 | 1 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | - | 9 | - |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | - | - | 8 | - |
| Horticultural Science | - | 8 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | - | - | 8 | - |
| Chinese Language and Literature | - | 7 | - | - |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | - | 7 | - | - |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | - | 7 | - |
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 6 | - | - | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist | - | - | - | 6 |
| Education, General | - | - | - | 6 |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 6 | - | - | - |
| Wildlife Biology | - | - | 6 | - |
| Applied Economics | - | 3 | 2 | - |
| Aquatic Biology & Limnology | - | 5 | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | - | 5 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 5 | - |
| Engineering, Other | - | - | 1 | 4 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | - | 5 | - | - |
| Veterinary Sciences & Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 4 | - | - | - |
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | - | 3 | 1 | - |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | - | 3 | - | - |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | - | 3 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 3 | - | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | - | - | 3 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | - | - | 3 | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | - | 3 | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | - | 3 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | - | 2 | - | - |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Biotechnology | - | 2 | - | - |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | - | - | - |
| Computational Science | - | - | 2 | - |
| French Language and Literature | - | 2 | - | - |
| German Language and Literature | - | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics, Other | - | - | - | 2 |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 2 | - | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | - | 2 | - |
| Folklore Studies | - | - | 1 | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | - | 1 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 1 | - | - |
| Neuroscience | - | - | - | 1 |
| Physics Teacher Education | - | 1 | - | - |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | - | 1 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 1 | - | - |
| Sustainability Studies | - | - | - | 1 |
| Toxicology | - | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 1,011 | 4,357 | 1,025 | 132 |
Publications & Citations
Utah State University is a world-class research university with 48,144 scientific papers published and 1,527,016 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Ecology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Environmental Science |
27,320
/ 942,308
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
26,967
/ 969,173
|
| Engineering |
22,447
/ 725,894
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
22,236
/ 670,064
|
| Physics |
19,902
/ 668,482
|
| Chemistry |
19,401
/ 703,695
|
| Computer Science |
17,812
/ 560,150
|
| Geology |
16,068
/ 577,757
|
| Ecology |
16,015
/ 640,010
|
| Medicine |
15,576
/ 520,344
|
| Geography and Cartography |
15,513
/ 470,352
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
12,558
/ 421,700
|
| Psychology |
10,851
/ 341,089
|
| Political Science |
10,446
/ 287,454
|
| Mathematics |
10,429
/ 364,987
|
| Sociology |
10,247
/ 317,578
|
| Biochemistry |
9,933
/ 397,371
|
| Law |
9,887
/ 280,808
|
| Organic chemistry |
9,562
/ 378,732
|
| Genetics |
9,256
/ 352,953
|
| Paleontology |
9,136
/ 349,942
|
| Philosophy |
9,031
/ 284,724
|
| Materials Science |
8,517
/ 283,148
|
| Business |
8,263
/ 267,187
|
| Botany |
8,023
/ 325,348
|
| History |
7,771
/ 215,816
|
| Statistics |
6,900
/ 263,419
|
| Archaeology |
6,782
/ 204,980
|
| Economics |
6,314
/ 194,372
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
6,277
/ 234,069
|
| Agricultural Science |
5,784
/ 226,505
|
| Pathology |
4,768
/ 181,205
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
4,693
/ 152,695
|
| Optics |
4,630
/ 141,638
|
| Linguistics |
4,312
/ 125,573
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
4,230
/ 123,109
|
| Oceanography |
4,066
/ 158,054
|
| Machine Learning |
3,959
/ 171,374
|
| Art & Design |
3,881
/ 116,522
|
| Psychiatry |
3,881
/ 139,279
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Rosel H. Hyde
1900-1992 (aged 92)
lawyer
politician
Rosel H. Hyde served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) twice under the four different presidents. He was chairman from April 18, 1953, to October 3, 1954, and again from June 27, 1966, to October 31, 1969. He was also acting chairman from April 19, 1954 to October 3, 1954 and again from May 1, 1966 to June...
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2. Larry Bunce
1945-. (aged 81)
basketball player
Lawrence Melvin Bunce is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted in 1967 by the Seattle SuperSonics in the fourth round of that year's NBA draft, but opted to start and end his professional career in the ABA.
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3. Bill Staley
1946-. (aged 80)
American football player
William Patrick Staley is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for five years in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played a total of 49 games, including two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and three with the Chicago Bears
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4. Russell Lowell Maughan
1893-1958 (aged 65)
fighter pilot
Russell Lowell Maughan was an officer in the United States Army and a pioneer aviator. His career began during World War I, and spanned the period in which military aviation developed from a minor arm of the Army Signal Corps to the huge Army Air Forces on the verge of becoming a separate service.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
USU
Founded
1888
Motto
Research, Service, Teaching
Colors
aggie blue, white
Academic calendar
August to April; also summer sessions
Total staff
3,907
Classification
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
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