Utah State University Acceptance Rate
Logan, Utah · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 19,331
- Admitted
- 18,097
- Yield
- 24.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Utah State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 97.8% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,835 to 19,331 (+51%) over that period.
Its 93.6% rate makes Utah State University more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked Utah schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Utah State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 24.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,835 | 12,557 | 97.8% | 4,071 |
| 2015–16 | 16,158 | 15,620 | 96.7% | 4,751 |
| 2016–17 | 15,401 | 13,899 | 90.2% | 4,466 |
| 2017–18 | 15,555 | 13,857 | 89.1% | 4,242 |
| 2018–19 | 15,099 | 13,446 | 89.1% | 4,429 |
| 2019–20 | 15,276 | 13,894 | 91% | 4,411 |
| 2020–21 | 15,949 | 14,520 | 91% | 4,547 |
| 2021–22 | 15,567 | 14,420 | 92.6% | 4,223 |
| 2022–23 | 16,069 | 15,061 | 93.7% | 4,625 |
| 2023–24 | 19,331 | 18,097 | 93.6% | 4,388 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,296 | 9,642 | 93.6% |
| Men | 9,035 | 8,455 | 93.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–660 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 530–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 77% |
How Utah State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Utah State University's acceptance rate?
Utah State University's acceptance rate is 93.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,097 admitted of 19,331 applicants).
Is Utah State University test optional?
Utah State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Utah State University?
Utah State University received 19,331 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,097.
What SAT score do you need for Utah State University?
Admitted students at Utah State University typically scored 530–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Utah State University getting harder to get into?
Utah State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 97.8% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.usu.edu/.