Utah State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,042

19.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,529

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.801%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

92.6%

15,567 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

27,426

64.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.2%

1,721 Graduates

About

Utah State University is a higher education institution located in Cache County, UT. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Utah State University were General Studies (938 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (76 degrees), and General Mechanics & Repairers (43 degrees).

In 2021, 6,936 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Utah State University. 56.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,690 degrees), 14.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (385 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Utah State University is $8,042, which is $−20,950 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Utah State University is $8,042, which is $−20,950 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,529.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending Utah State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,042

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Utah State University was $8,042. The cost of tuition at Utah State University is $−20,950 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$14,529

2021 Value

7.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Utah State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,529. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Utah State University grew by 7.38%.

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

$8,098

Room and Board

$820

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Utah State University was of $8,098 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.24% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $820. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 5.53% 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

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Utah State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.08% with respect to 2020, when 59% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.801%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Utah State University was 0.801%, which represents 35 out of the 4371 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Utah State University received 15,567 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.4% annual growth. Out of those 15,567 applicants, 14,420 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.6% acceptance rate.

There were 27,426 students enrolled at Utah State University in 2021. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Utah State University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

14,420

Accepted Out of 15,567

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Utah State University was 92.6% (14,420 admissions from 15,567 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.4%, while admissions declined by −0.689%..

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 (2021)

543

Scores Submitted (2021)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Utah State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Utah State University had a total enrollment of 27,426 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Utah State University is 17,692 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,734. This means that 64.5% of students enrolled at Utah State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Utah State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.8% White, 6.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.02% Asian, 0.828% Black or African American, and 0.317% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Utah State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.8%), followed by White Male (38.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.8%), followed by White Male (34.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Utah State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27,426 students. The full-time enrollment at Utah State University is 17,692 and the part-time enrollment is 9,734. This means that 64.5% of students enrolled at Utah State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

74%

2021 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 74%. 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 (2021)

White
22,709 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,665 enrolled students
Two or More Races
658 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Utah State University is 82.8% White, 6.07% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.02% Asian, 0.828% Black or African American, and 0.317% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 1,029 students (3.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 924 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 (5,690 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (385 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Utah State University is General Studies (938 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (76 degrees) and General Mechanics & Repairers (43 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Agriculture (268 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (112 degrees), and Social Sciences (634 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 (316,603 people), Other managers (255,886 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (165,723 people), Postsecondary teachers (117,169 people), and Chief executives & legislators (114,644 people).

The most specialized majors at Utah State University in 2021 are Agriculture (268 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (112 degrees), Social Sciences (634 degrees), Human Sciences (164 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Utah State University are Agriculture (268 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (112 degrees), Social Sciences (634 degrees), Human Sciences (164 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (366,483 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (275,207 people), Legal services (251,984 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (176,021 people), and Computer Systems Design (160,153 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 (2021)

General Economics
418 degree-majors awarded
General Communication Sciences & Disorders
322 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
175 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Utah State University was General Economics with 418 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Utah State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,006

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,930

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,006 degrees were awarded to men at Utah State University, which is 0.765 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,930).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 345 degrees were awarded to men at Utah State University in General Studies, which is 0.512 times less than the 674 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 674 degrees were awarded to men at Utah State University in General Studies, which is 1.95 times more than the 345 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Utah State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Utah State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.89% of graduates (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,690 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
385 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Utah State University is white (5,690 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (385 degrees).

5.06% of degree recipients (351 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3,219 degrees awarded
White Male
2,471 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
237 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Utah State University is white female (3,219 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2471 degrees).

Operations

Utah State University has an endowment valued at nearly $523M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 74.2M (14.2%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Utah State University had a total salary expenditure of 877M. Utah State University employs 331 Assistant professors, 267 Professors and 252 Associate professors. Most academics at Utah State University are Male Professor (185), Female Assistant professor (175), and Male Associate professor (168).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 514 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 446 employees, and Management with 338 employees.

Endowment

$523M

2021 Endowment

19.8%

growth from 2020

Utah State University has an endowment valued at about $523M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Utah State University grew 19.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $135M 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

$301M - Federal
$9.93M - State
$1.45M - Local

As of 2021, Utah State University received $301M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.93M from state grants and contracts, and $1.45M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$380M

2021 Salaries

4.29%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Utah State University paid a median of $380M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($877M) and a 4.29% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$94.5M

Instructional Salaries

1,029

Number of Employees

In 2021, Utah State University paid a total of $94.5M to 1,029 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

331 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

514 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Utah State University were Assistant professor with 331 employees, Professor with 267 employees, and Associate professor with 252 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Utah State University were Office and Administrative Support with 514 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 446 employees, and Management with 338 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Utah State University was Male Professor with 185 employees, Female Assistant professor with 175 employees, and Male Associate professor with 168 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Utah State University.