USU
Utah State University
1600 Old Main Hill, Logan, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Utah State University (USU)
About this school
Utah State, founded in 1888, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture; Business; Education; Engineering; Family Life; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Natural Resources; and Science. Its 88-acre campus is located in Logan, 80 miles north of Salt Lake City.
- www.usu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
3,061
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:24,618
- Men:11,500 (46.7%)
- Women:13,118 (53.3%)
Location
Admission Information (USU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Utah State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 26 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | Old Main Hill |
City, State, Zip | Logan, UT 84322 |
Phone | (435) 797-1079 |
Fax | (435) 797-3900 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Not available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 89% of 15,555 applicants were admitted |
Women | 90% of 7,815 applicants were admitted |
Men | 89% of 7,740 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,659 (41%) of 13,857 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,031 (43%) of 6,999 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,628 (38%) of 6,858 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.54 |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 510-620 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 7% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 33% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 42% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 15% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 490-600 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 13% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 22% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 4% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |21-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 14% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 38% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 39% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 9% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (USU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,175|Out-of-state: $20,727
- Room & Board: - $6,060 (56.50876538604998%)
- Other Expences: - $824 (7.6837001118985455%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,840 (35.807534502051475%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Utah State University accepts deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003677 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,664 (67.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,011 (75.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,011 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 352 (17.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 69% |
Average Award | $9,312 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,319 (65.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,069 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,772 (88.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,945 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,236 (61.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 758 (19.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,458 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 11,221 (65.9%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 9,615 (85.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 9,536 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 789 (8.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 57% |
Average Award | $10,263 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 7,165 (75.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,141 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 8,997 (94.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,976 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 4,507 (47.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,958 (11.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,145 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 44% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $21,328 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (USU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
972
Part-Time Faculty
259
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
63%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 21% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 22% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 6% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 8% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 6% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 34% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 18% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 24% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,673,966 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1000 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Utah State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
69.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
22.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
37.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
49.2%
Programs & Majors (USU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (113)
- Accounting
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Business and Management, Other
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Area Studies, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dairy Science
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entomology
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
- Forestry, General
- Forestry, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Teacher Education
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Housing and Human Environments, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- International Agriculture
- Journalism
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Plant Sciences, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, Other
- Range Science and Management
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Science and Agronomy, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Statistics, General
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Social sciences, Education
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Mathematics, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Social Science, Master of Second Language Teaching, Master's in Food Microbiology and Safety, Master of Dietetic Administration, Master of Science, Master of Natural Resources, Master of Accountancy, Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, Master of Business Administration, Master of Computer Science, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Family and Human Development, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study (80)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Agronomy and Soil Sciences
- American Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Economics
- Applied Mathematics
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Consumer Economics
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Disability Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Folklore
- Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Education
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Human Development
- Human Resources Management
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Management Information Systems
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Range Science
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Theater
- Toxicology
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Veterinary Sciences
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Water Resources
- Water Resources Engineering
- Writing
Campus Life (USU)
Location & Geography
Population
48,879
Nearest Metropolitan Area
456 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 19.3 average low in January, 82.8 average high in September |
Rain | 85 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 90 mile(s) from campus in Salt Lake City |
Nearest Bus Station | Logan |
Nearest Train Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Cache Junction |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Aggies |
School Colors | Navy blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Utah State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, latter-day saints student association, multicultural clubs, volunteer groups, college councils
Sororities
3% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
17,188
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
24,618
Women
13,118
Men
11,500
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 2.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.1% Asian
- 0.8% Black/African-American
- 6.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 83.4% White
- 4.3% Unknown
International Students
1.0% from 61 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
3,061
Student Resources (USU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology72 Documents
- Chemistry48 Documents
- Psychology37 Documents
- Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning17 Documents
- Religious Studies15 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIOL 3060 - Principles of Genetics (QI)Biology
- CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry IIChemistry
- LAEP 1030 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture (BCA)Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
- PSY 3110 - Health PsychologyPsychology
- BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS)Biology
Popular Professors
- PodgorskiBIOL 3060
- Davidson, BradleyCHEM 2320
- Davidson, BradleyCHEM 2310
- David SteinPSY 3110
- David AndersonLAEP 1030
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