- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.6, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–650 reading and writing, 530–640 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–28 composite
- Average net price: $15,825 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Utah State University reported: an average GPA of 3.6 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 92% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Utah State University reviews each application.
Utah State University average GPA
Utah State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.6 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Utah State University acceptance rate
Utah State University admitted 19,299 of 20,871 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Utah State University is a public 4-year university in Logan, Utah, with 25,706 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Utah State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1187 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Utah State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Utah State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,825 a year at Utah State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Utah State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Utah State University admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Utah State University students have?
The middle 50% of Utah State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–650 in reading and writing and 530–640 in math; ACT composite 20–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Utah State University test optional?
Check Utah State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Utah State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 72% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Utah State University look for?
Utah State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.6, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Is it easy to get into Utah State University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Utah State University admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Utah State University?
Utah State University's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 19,299 of 20,871 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Utah State University?
A lot: Utah State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Utah State University look at legacy status?
No. Utah State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Utah State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Utah State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Utah State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,825 a year at Utah State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Utah State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Utah State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Utah State University Common Data Set 2025–26Utah State University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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