Address: Old Main Hill, 84322 Logan, Utah, United States
Agriculture, Aerospace Engineering, Water Resources Engineering
Chartered in 1888 as the Agricultural College of Utah under the federal Morrill land-grant legislation, Utah State University began classes in 1890 and still carries that farming heritage in its Aggies team name. Its home is Logan, in northern Utah.
The university is a land-grant institution with residential campuses in Price and Blanding in addition to Logan. Fall 2025 enrolment was about 29,800 students.
Its Space Dynamics Laboratory is a university-owned research centre. Research at the university also covers agriculture and engineering. Information about programmes and fees can be found on the official admissions pages.
Domains taught:
Aerospace, Agriculture, AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Associate Degree, Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Land-grant university in Utah. Strong research in aerospace (Space Dynamics Laboratory), water management, and agricultural sciences. Extensive statewide campus system.
Research:
A research university with strengths in aerospace engineering and space systems, water research, agricultural sciences, and disability studies.
Famous Alumnis:
Merlin Olsen, Harry Reid, Lars Peter Hansen, LaVell Edwards (Masters)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
5000
Current students***:
28000
Foreign students***:
2%
Cumulative former students***:
150000
Pros
Leading programs in specific engineering areas (aerospace, water) and agriculture, beautiful mountain setting, strong research in space systems.
Cons
Located in a smaller city in a more rural part of Utah, some programs less nationally prominent.
Best For
Students interested in agriculture, aerospace engineering, water resources, or education, often valuing a land-grant university with strong research in these areas and an outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
Huazhong Agricultural University (China) specialises in crop science, horticulture and animal husbandry.
University of Adelaide (Australia) combines agriculture with engineering and health sciences.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was Utah State University founded?
It was established in 1888 as the Agricultural College of Utah, a land-grant college, and classes began in 1890. It later took its present name.
Which town hosts the main campus?
The main campus is in Logan, Utah.
Does USU have other campuses?
Yes. Residential campuses operate in Price and Blanding.
How many students attend?
Fall 2025 enrolment was about 29,800 students.
What is the Space Dynamics Laboratory?
It is a research centre owned by USU, active in space-related research.
How can I find tuition and entry requirements?
The official admissions pages list costs and requirements by programme and residency. Check them for the year you intend to start.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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