Utah State University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
93.62%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.25%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,625
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 16,069 students have applied and 15,061 students have allowed to admit to Utah State University (Acceptance rate: 93.73%). Utah State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.71 % where 4,625 students have finally enrolled out of 15,061 admitted students.
Utah State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Florida State University and Ohio State University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 61.08%).
Utah State enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 24.10%).
How to Apply to Utah State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Utah State. Utah State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.usu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.usu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.usu.edu/admissions/costs-and-aid/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.usu.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.usu.edu/righttoknow/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.usu.edu/drc/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Utah State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Utah State University is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Utah State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,249). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | 1,180 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,249 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah | 1,191 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Utah State University, 628 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 590 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 580 | 640 |
| Total | 1,050 | 1,170 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Utah State University, 3,699 students submitted ACT scores (80% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Utah. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 23 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 27 |
Utah State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Utah State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |