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Utah State University

Logan, Utah

29,831 Students on Campus
Logan Location
146,889 Metro Population
29,831 Students on Campus
Logan Location
146,889 Metro Population

About This Campus

Since its founding in 1888, Utah State University has evolved from a small-town college tucked away in the Northern Utah mountains to a thriving research university respected around the world. Students can choose from an array of academic and social opportunities at a university known throughout the world for its intellectual and technological leadership.

The mission of Utah State University (USU) is to be one of the nation's premier student-centered land-grant and space-grant universities by fostering the principle that academics come first, by cultivating diversity of thought and culture and by serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement. More than 160 undergraduate degree programs are offered in the colleges of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Business, Arts, Education and Human Services, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Resources, Science, and Veterinary Medicine.

USU is within a 1/2 day's drive of many national parks & close to ski resorts.

USU is both a land-grant and a space-grant institutition.

USU is a Carnegie-recognized R1 institution.

Helpful Information

Flexibility in course requests is helpful. Course requests and transcripts will be sent to appropriate academic advisors for courses with prerequisites to see if students have completed equivalent prerequisites. Students would register themselves for courses they are approved/able to take.

Location Information

Utah State University is located in Logan, Utah, 81 miles north of Salt Lake City. Logan is in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah, where students have access to incredible outdoor activities, arts opportunities, and easy driving to ski resorts and several national parks. The picturesque location in a fertile valley surrounded by mountains creates ideal opportunities for recreational activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and kayaking in Logan Canyon.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/31/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/05/2026 - Spring End Date: 04/28/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

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RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Enrollment in some courses in aviation, business, computer science, education, engineering, aerospace studies, interior design, and art may be limited. Engineering students should have at least a B-grade average (3.0 GPA), and may need to provide course descriptions in English of previous engineering coursework to demonstrate they meet engineering pre-requisites. Art students may be required to submit a portfolio, and music and theatre students may need to audition. Some colleges on campus charge "differential tuition," which is a surcharge attached to certain classes. More information on differential tuition can be found here: https://www.usu.edu/registrar/tuition/ in the appropriate "Tuition and Fee Schedule" link for the term you are attending. USU will pay an allowance of up to 6 credits of any undergraduate differential tuition for regular exchanges. If a student takes more than 6 credits worth of undergraduate differential tuition, the excess may be the responsibility of the student.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Agriculture
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Education
  • Psychology
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
  • Outdoor Product Design & Development
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$275
Year
Home
Optional
Parking Fee
$0
Year
Home
Optional
Textbook Rental
$250
Term
Home
Optional

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $2480
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Most exchange students stay on campus -- if you choose to stay on campus, apply for housing as soon as possible after receiving your student A-number, as housing fills up fast. There is a Global Village themed residence hall (Jones Hall) that is suggested for students who would like to engage in intercultural activities and have roommates from around the world, including Utah. You can find more information on Jones Hall here: https://www.usu.edu/housing/single/student-living-center/jones.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

https://www.usu.edu/global-engagement/arrival-guide/housing

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2700
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

A meal plan may be required depending on the type of housing. There are both Housing Residential Meal Plans: https://www.usu.edu/dining/meal-plans/housing-meal-plans, and Block Meal Plans: https://www.usu.edu/dining/meal-plans/block-meal-plans.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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