Utah State University

As of Fall 2024, the total student enrollment at USU is 28,900. This includes 1,621 international students. Out of the total student enrollment, 25,000+ are UG students and 3,100+ are PG students. The student body at this university represents 80 countries. Some of the countries from where international students at this university hail are India, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, UK, etc. Also, international students can work on-campus while studying at USU.

Yes, Utah State has a dry campus policy (no alcohol). On-campus students can enjoy many activities all year round. There are 25 club sports teams. Additionally, students can check out the 200+ student-run clubs and organizations. Additionally, there are many recreational facilities at the campus. Also, various health facilities are there at the campus such as Health and Wellness Center. Additionally, Counselling and Psychological services are available for students.

Utah State ranks at #259 in the 2025 edition of National Universities category. As per Washington Monthly, this university ranked at #18 in the public universities category nationally in 2023. Additionally, there are 370+ course options available. Known for its cutting-edge research, USU is an R1 institution recognised by Carnegie. It is known for a few of its courses in academic fields like Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Education, etc. USU is a premier land and space grant institution.

Considering the acceptance rate of USU or University of Nebraska – Lincoln, University of Nebraska – Lincoln is more selective with an acceptance rate of 77%. A comparison table is given below:

Particulars

USU

University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Location

Logan, USA

Lincoln, USA

Acceptance rate

Around 94%

Around 77%

No. of courses offered

370+

180+

Annual tuition fees

INR 20.2 L - 27.14 L

Around INR 15 L - 31 L

Yes, USU has joined the highest level of research institutions in the U.S. by earning the R1 classification in the latest Carnegie Classification. This designation points out USU is a national leader in research and graduate education. This designation is synonymous with academic excellence and research innovation and impact. It has a record-high research funding in 2021, receiving awards totaling $368.5 million.

Yes, international students at Utah State are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the Spring and Fall academic semesters. During the school breaks, students can work up to 40 hours per week. Note that F1 students may not work or engage in internship activities with non-USU entities without CPT or OPT authorization. Also Check: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/10-popular-part-time-campus-jobs-for-students-in-the-us-articlepage-54">Part-Time Jobs in USA</a>

95% was the job placement rate within three months of graduation for 2023-24 graduates. The average salary was USD 87,000 (Around INR 74.28 lakh). Some of the top recruiters of the School of Business graduates were:

• Baker Hughes
• Ford
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs
• Amazon
• Capital One
• Boeing
• Thermo Fischer Scientific
• Pepsico

For Utah State University admissions, the applicants are required to have a minimum GPA. The GPA requirements differ for UG and PG courses. The minimum requirements are given below:

• UG: A GPA of 2.7 is required in high school / secondary school education
• PG: For admission to PG courses, a GPA of 3.0 is required

Along with meeting the minimum GPA requirements, do submit an English language proficiency score. IELTS / TOEFL scores are accepted for admission.

Yes, a number of scholarships are offered to USU international students. At the UG level, a few of  scholarships available for international undergraduate students are The Ambassador Scholarship, departmental scholarships, Afton B. Tew International Student Scholarship, etc.

Unfortunately, Utah State University does not offer full-ride scholarships to international students. USU is a public university. This means that it is funded by taxpayer dollars. This further means that there is no funding or full-ride scholarships available for international students. The university does offer partial and departmental scholarships for international students. It is advised to check the official website of this university to know more about the scholarships.

For one academic year, the average tuition fees at USU ranged between INR 20.2 L - 27.14 L. The UG tuition fee is USD 14,368 for 9 months. The course-wise tuition fees can be checked from the table given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/utah-state-university/courses/mba-pgdm-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MBA/PGDM</a> (4 courses)

INR 20 L - 21 LGet Fee Details

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/utah-state-university/courses/ms-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MS</a> (12 courses)

INR 20 L - 27 LGet Fee Details

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/utah-state-university/courses/march-bc?scrollToBipTuples">M.Arch</a> (1 course)

INR 20 LGet Fee Details

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/utah-state-university/courses/be-btech-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BE / BTech</a> (7 courses)

INR 24 LGet Fee Details

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/utah-state-university/courses/bba-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BBA</a> (2 courses)

INR 24 LGet Fee Details

BSc (2 courses)

INR 24 LGet Fee Details

BA (1 course)

INR 24 LGet Fee Details

Additionally, students are required to pay the living expenses. The living expenses for UG students are given as follows:

Particulars

Expenses

Living Expenses

USD 3,662 (Around INR 3 L)

Personal Expenses

USD 4,562 (Around INR 3.8 L)

USU offers more than 370 courses. At the UG level, 120+ course options are available. On the other hand, 130+ courses are offered. A few of the popular UG degrees of this university are:

• Psychology
• Economics
• Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Elementary Education
• Kinesiology

Yes, Utah State University offers an MBA course. The duration of this course is 1 year or 2 years. This course is designed for working professionals especially. To apply to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/utah-state-university/mba">USU MBA</a>, the applicants are required to have an UG degree. Additionally, other documents must be submitted too. Note that GMAT / GRE is not required for the applicants who are working. The annual tuition fee for this course is around INR 21.1 lakh.

USU offers courses at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. More than 370 courses are offered at this university. At the UG level, 120+ courses are offered and at the PG level, 130+ course options are there. A few of the popular UG degrees are Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, etc. A few of the study areas are given below:

• Biology
• Biological Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Biochemistry
• Political Science
• History
• Statistics

According to QS rankings, Utah State University ranking is #1001-1200. In the previous year too, this university ranked at the same position. The universities in QS rankings are ranked as per various parameters such as academic reputation, citations per faculty, international research network, employment outcomes, etc. Check the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/qs-world-university-rankings-2025-articlepage-93287">QS Rankings Methodology</a>. 

The total area of USU is 6,896 acres. This is inclusive of statewide campuses, research farms/ forest, botanical and eco-centers. The campus size of Logan campus is 600 acres. There are total 30 statewide locations of this university. The main campus of this university is Logan campus. Also, students can check out the 200+ student run clubs and organizations. They can also check out the athletic teams of the university. There are 16 varsity teams.