Public

Large

Mountain West Conference

Utah State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1070 to 1290

ACT Range20 to 28

Average GPA3.55

Acceptance Rate92.5%

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.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Utah State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

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.

Location

Logan, UT

Undergrad Enrollment25,920

Freshman Retention71%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation Rate57%

Test PolicyTest-required

How do your scores compare at Utah State?

SAT score card showing a 1520 score with an unlocked lock

Unlock your future with Acely

Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.

Start your free trial

Key Utah State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

—

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

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 tests early for the best outcomes

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.

Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Utah State University?

Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.

Start your free trial

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.

In-State Tuition$7,627

Out-of-State Tuition$24,060

Room and Board$9,090

Average Merit Award$4,784

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid27%

Average Aid Package$13,786

Average Debt at Grad$23,576

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.