Utah State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Utah State, the admissions bar is accessible, so use your test score as a merit-aid lever. For nonresidents, a 3.00 GPA with at least an 18 ACT or 960 SAT can qualify for an $11,500 award, while aiming into the 20 to 28 ACT range keeps you competitive.
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Utah State University facts and stats
Utah State University enrolls about 25,920 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Utah State has a freshman retention rate of 71%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. Utah State is test-required for admissions.
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How do your scores compare at Utah State?
Key Utah State University application dates
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Early Decision
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your score. For Utah State’s nonresident freshman merit scholarship, aim for at least a 960 SAT or 18 ACT with a 3.00 GPA, and make October your last fall retake target if you need scores to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Utah State, a public university in the Mountain West Conference, lists in-state tuition at $7,627 and out-of-state tuition at $24,060. About 27% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $4,784.
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For out-of-state students, Utah State’s tuition is $24,060, while in-state tuition is $7,627; room and board adds about $9,090. About 27% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $13,786, which can significantly reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Merit awards average $4,784. Graduates leave with an average debt of $23,576.
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Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities.
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ACT: 22–29
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