by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Utah State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Utah State University ran $9,228 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $24,802. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $933 in-state and $933 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,295 | $23,869 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
| Total | $9,228 | $24,802 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Utah State University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Utah State University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In UT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Utah State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Utah State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Utah State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,042 | $23,162 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,310 | $23,884 |
| One Year Ago | $8,310 | $23,884 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,295 | $23,869 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at USU has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.00%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,320. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.00%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $25,049.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,320 | $25,049 |
| In 2 Years | $9,412 | $25,299 |
| In 3 Years | $9,505 | $25,551 |
| In 4 Years | $9,599 | $25,806 |
| In 5 Years | $9,694 | $26,063 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $101,705, compared with about $37,836 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Utah State University, visit the Utah State University Financial Aid page.
