Utah State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,627

3.25% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,788

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

92.5%

20,871 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

28,904

62.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.4%

1,801 Graduates

About

Utah State University is a higher education institution located in Cache County, UT. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Utah State University were General Studies (4,622 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (22 degrees), and General Cosmetology (14 degrees).

In 2024, 11,616 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Utah State University. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9,720 degrees), 13.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (726 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Utah State University is $7,627, which is $−24,225 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Utah State University is $7,627, which is $24,225 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,788.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending Utah State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,627

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Utah State University was $7,627. The cost of tuition at Utah State University is $−24,225 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Utah State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,788

2024 Value

0.234%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Utah State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,788. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Utah State University grew by 0.234%.

This chart compares the average net price of Utah State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,767

Room and Board

$856

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Utah State University was of $8,767 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $856. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Utah State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Utah State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.36% with respect to 2023, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Utah State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Utah State University received 20,871 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.97% annual growth. Out of those 20,871 applicants, 19,299 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.5% acceptance rate.

There were 28,904 students enrolled at Utah State University in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Utah State University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

19,299

Accepted Out of 20,871

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Utah State University was 92.5% (19,299 admissions from 20,871 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.97%, while admissions grew by 6.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Utah State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2024)

585

Scores Submitted (2024)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Utah State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Utah State University had a total enrollment of 28,904 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Utah State University is 18,104 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,800. This means that 62.6% of students enrolled at Utah State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Utah State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.8% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.83% Two or More Races, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.04% Asian, 0.744% Black or African American, and 0.325% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Utah State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by White Male (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.68%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.5%), followed by White Male (29.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Utah State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28,904 students. The full-time enrollment at Utah State University is 18,104 and the part-time enrollment is 10,800. This means that 62.6% of students enrolled at Utah State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.1% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Utah State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Utah State University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Utah State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Utah State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
23,078 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,167 enrolled students
Two or More Races
818 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Utah State University is 79.8% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.83% Two or More Races, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.04% Asian, 0.744% Black or African American, and 0.325% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 45.5% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 10% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,239 students (4.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,364 more women than men received degrees from Utah State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Utah State University is white (9,720 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (726 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Utah State University is General Studies (4,622 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (22 degrees) and General Cosmetology (14 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Utah State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,437 degrees awarded), Transportation (205 degrees), and Agriculture (264 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah State University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (332,059 people), Other managers (301,111 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (168,744 people), Chief executives & legislators (135,474 people), and Architects, except landscape and naval (114,276 people).

The most specialized majors at Utah State University in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,437 degrees awarded), Transportation (205 degrees), Agriculture (264 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (65 degrees), and Social Sciences (537 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Utah State University are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,437 degrees awarded), Transportation (205 degrees), Agriculture (264 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (65 degrees), and Social Sciences (537 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Utah State University are Elementary & secondary schools (404,192 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (287,021 people), Legal services (267,612 people), Computer Systems Design (208,997 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (194,168 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Utah State University.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
4,622 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
22 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Utah State University was General Studies with 4,622 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Utah State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,126

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

6,490

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,126 degrees were awarded to men at Utah State University, which is 0.79 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,490).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Utah State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 2,386 degrees were awarded to men at Utah State University in General Studies, which is 0.782 times less than the 3,050 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 3,050 degrees were awarded to men at Utah State University in General Studies, which is 1.28 times more than the 2,386 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% of students graduating from Utah State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Utah State University is Male and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
9,720 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
726 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
303 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Utah State University is white (9,720 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (726 degrees).

2.89% of degree recipients (336 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
5,427 degrees awarded
White Male
4,293 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
452 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Utah State University is white female (5,427 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (4,293 degrees).

Operations

Utah State University has an endowment valued at nearly $635M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 84.7M (13.3%) compared to the 7.99% average return (38.5M on 482M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Utah State University had a total salary expenditure of 1.09B. Utah State University employs 332 Assistant professors, 303 Associate professors and 262 Professors. Most academics at Utah State University are Male Associate professor (186), Male Professor (179), and Female Assistant professor (170).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 608 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 529 employees, and Management with 376 employees.

Endowment

$635M

2024 Endowment

14.4%

growth from 2023

Utah State University has an endowment valued at about $635M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Utah State University grew 14.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $153M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Utah State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$413M - Federal
$21.7M - State
$2.44M - Local

As of 2024, Utah State University received $413M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $21.7M from state grants and contracts, and $2.44M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$489M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Utah State University paid a median of $489M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.09B) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$112M

Instructional Salaries

1,063

Number of Employees

In 2024, Utah State University paid a total of $112M to 1,063 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.16M (2.17%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 608 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 529 employees, and Management with 376 employees.

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