Utah State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 20,272 students.
About This School
Utah State University is a public institution located in Logan, Utah with approximately 20,272 undergraduate students enrolled. Utah State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,936 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $49,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Utah State University is a public land-grant university and research university in Logan, Utah, United States. Founded in 1888 under the Morrill Land-Grant Acts as Utah's federal land-grant institution, USU is one of the state's two flagship universities. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". As of fall 2025, USU enrolled 29,831 students across its statewide system, making its Logan campus the largest public residential campus in Utah, with more than 84 percent of students living away from home.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $12,869/year net price and a low median debt of $9,500 at graduation, USU is one of the more affordable paths to a degree from an R1 research university — a genuinely rare combination. However, the 57% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning roughly 4 in 10 students who start here don't finish, so ask yourself honestly whether you have the self-direction to see it through. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, interested in agriculture, engineering, or research opportunities, and have a clear plan — but don't enroll expecting the institution to carry you across the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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What This School Looks For
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 44% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (20,272 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: Utah State University Common Data Set (2016-17).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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