First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: usu.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Utah State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 6 | MATH 1050 (QL) (4) + MATH 1060 (2) |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MATH 1210 (QL) (4) + 2 - 1000-level MATH elective credits |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIOL 1010 (BLS) (3) |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | CHEM 1010 (BPS) (3) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1010 (CL1) (3) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 2200 (BHU) (3) |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 1010 (BSS) (3) |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 1040 (QL) (3) |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 6 | MATH 1050 (QL) (4) + MATH 1060 (2) |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 6 | MATH 1210 (QL) (4) + 2 - 1000-level MATH elective credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MATH 1210 (QL) (4) + 2 - 1000-level MATH elective credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MATH 1210 (QL) (4) + MATH 1220 (QL) (4) |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIOL 1010 (BLS) (3) |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIOL 1610 (3) + 1 - 1000-level BIOL elective credit (satisfies BLS requirement) |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 | CHEM 1010 (BPS) (3) |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CHEM 1210 (4) |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 | CHEM 1210 (4) + CHEM 1220 (BPS) (4) |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 1010 (CL1) (3) |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 2200 (BHU) (3) |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 1010 (BSS) (3) |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 1040 (QL) (3) |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CS 1400 (4) |
| Computer Science A | 5 | 7 | CS 1400 (4) + CS 1410 (QI) (3) |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2020 (BAI) (3) |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2010 (BSS) (3) |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 1510 (BHU) (3) |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ENVS 1350 (BLS) |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1110 (BHU) (3) |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 1300 (BSS) (3) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 1010 (4) + SPAN 1020 (4) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | SPAN 1010 (4) + SPAN 1020 (4) + SPAN 2010 (4) |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | SPAN 1010 (4) + SPAN 1020 (4) + SPAN 2010 (4) + SPAN 2020 (4) |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 1100 (BAI) (3) |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CS 1030 (BPS) (3) |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ARTH 2710 (BHU) (3) + ARTH 2720 (BHU) (3) |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSC 1100 (BCA) (3) |
| Music Theory | 5 | 3 | MUSC 1110 (BCA) (3) |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1120 (3) |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 1130 (3) |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | CHIN 1010 (4) + CHIN 1020 (4) |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | CHIN 1010 (4) + CHIN 1020 (4) + CHIN 2010 (4) |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | CHIN 1010 (4) + CHIN 1020 (4) + CHIN 2010 (4) + CHIN 2020 (4) |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 2200 (BSS) (3) |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1010 (BCA) (3) |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FREN 1010 (4) + FREN 1020 (4) |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | FREN 1010 (4) + FREN 1020 (4) + FREN 2010 (4) |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | FREN 1010 (4) + FREN 1020 (4) + FREN 2010 (4) + FREN 2020 (4) |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GERM 1010 (4) + GERM 1020 (4) |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | GERM 1010 (4) + GERM 1020 (4) + GERM 2010 (4) |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | GERM 1010 (4) + GERM 1020 (4) + GERM 2010 (4) + GERM 2020 (4) |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | JAPN 1010 (4) + JAPN 1020 (4) |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | JAPN 1010 (4) + JAPN 1020 (4) + JAPN 2010 (4) |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | JAPN 1010 (4) + JAPN 1020 (4) + JAPN 2010 (4) + JAPN 2020 (4) |
| Latin | 3 | 10 | LATN 1010 (5) + LATN 1020 (5) |
| Latin | 4 | 12 | LATN 1010 (5) + LATN 1020 (5) + 2 - 2000-level LATN elective credits |
| Latin | 5 | 16 | LATN 1010 (5) + LATN 1020 (5) + 6 - 2000-level LATN elective credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 (BPS) (3) + PHYS 1015 (1) |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | 5 | PHYS 2010 (4) + PHYS 2015 (1) (satisfies BPS requirement) |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 (BPS) (3) + PHYS 1015 (1) |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | 5 | PHYS 2020 (4) + PHYS 2025 (1) (satisfies BPS requirement) |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 (BPS) (3) + PHYS 1015 (1) |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 5 | PHYS 2020 (4) + PHYS 2025 (1) (satisfies BPS requirement) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1010 (BPS) (3) + PHYS 1015 (1) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 | PHYS 2010 (4) + PHYS 2015 (1) (satisfies BPS requirement) |
| Precalculus | 3 | 4 | MATH 1050 (QL) (4) |
| Precalculus | 4 | 6 | MATH 1050 (QL) (4) + MATH 1060 (2) |
| Research | - | No Credit Awarded | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | 1000 Level ENGL (3) |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 8 | 8 - 1000-level SPAN elective credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 16 | 8 - 1000-level SPAN elective credits + 8 - 2000-level SPAN elective credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | 3 | HIST 1700 (BAI) (3) |
Source: usu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 304 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 212 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 208 |
| Psychology | 204 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 162 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 159 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 136 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 132 |
| Finance | 130 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 122 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 102 |
| Accounting | 98 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 96 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 79 |
| Social Work | 76 |
| English Language and Literature | 75 |
| Journalism | 70 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 66 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 66 |
| Communication | 64 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 61 |
| Art/Art Studies | 60 |
| Information Technology | 56 |
| Ecology | 54 |
| Animal Sciences | 52 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| General Studies | 47 |
| History | 47 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 46 |
| Political Science and Government | 46 |
| Environmental Studies | 46 |
| Civil Engineering | 45 |
| Health Teacher Education | 45 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 43 |
| Mathematics | 39 |
| Management Science | 36 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 35 |
| Biochemistry | 35 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 32 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 27 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 27 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 26 |
| Statistics | 25 |
| Landscape Architecture | 24 |
| Area Studies, Other | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 24 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 23 |
| Plant Sciences | 22 |
| Music | 22 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 21 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 21 |
| Interior Architecture | 20 |
| International and Intercultural Communication | 19 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 19 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 17 |
| Philosophy | 17 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 17 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 |
| Environmental Design/Architecture | 15 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 14 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 12 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 11 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Public Health | 11 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 9 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 9 |
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | 9 |
| Food Science | 8 |
| Horticultural Science | 8 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 8 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 7 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 7 |
| Criminology | 5 |
| Aquatic Biology/Limnology | 5 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 5 |
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences | 5 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 5 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 3 |
| Applied Economics | 3 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Biotechnology | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 1 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1 |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference
Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference
Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2016–17)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Logan, UT-ID
161,125 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Ogden-Hinckley (OGD)
Nearest hub airport
Salt Lake City International (SLC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.0 of 20
Elevation
4,778 ft
Time zone
Mountain
January low
18°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
61.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
32 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$980 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Weber State University38 mi
- University of Utah68 mi
- Westminster University70 mi
- Western Governors University73 mi
- Idaho State University84 mi
- Utah Valley University101 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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