USU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,960

Cost of attendance at Utah State University in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$6,668
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,080

Cost of attendance at Utah State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$19,595
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Utah State University was $14,529. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at USU

USU net price calculator

$14,529

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Utah and nationwide.

Utah's average	$11,723
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of USU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,529	$999 (7%)	$8,962	$11,008	$12,882	$16,427	$18,485
2021	$13,530	$78	$9,148	$9,821	$13,553	$16,801	$17,905
2020	$13,452	$714 (6%)	$10,643	$12,034	$13,297	$16,895	$17,223
2019	$12,738	$400 (3%)	$10,888	$10,853	$12,870	$16,073	$16,746
2018	$12,338	$699 (5%)	$11,389	$11,442	$13,229	$15,498	$16,304
2017	$13,037	$1,351 (12%)	$11,874	$12,010	$13,173	$15,321	$14,982
2016	$11,686	$498 (4%)	$10,525	$11,144	$12,278	$13,361	$14,201
2015	$12,184	$805 (7%)	$10,895	$11,102	$12,724	$13,820	$13,930
2014	$11,379	--	$9,895	$10,222	$12,162	$12,788	$13,913

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Utah State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,168	$332 (2%)	$8,960	$12,372	$836
2021	$21,836	$102	$8,764	$12,252	$820
2020	$21,938	$630 (3%)	$8,402	$12,668	$868
2019	$21,308	$754 (4%)	$8,138	$12,320	$850
2018	$20,554	$668 (3%)	$7,870	$11,860	$824
2017	$19,886	$326 (2%)	$7,426	$11,650	$810
2016	$19,560	$1,460 (8%)	$7,260	$11,500	$800
2015	$18,100	$380 (2%)	$6,250	$10,590	$1,260
2014	$17,720	$290 (2%)	$6,030	$10,450	$1,240
2013	$17,430	--	$5,940	$10,270	$1,220

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does USU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,125 dormitories available to its students at $2,410 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at USU is $268 per month.
Does USU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at USU for one academic year is $3,630, which works out to $403 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: USU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $836.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, USU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,072

If living off-campus, with family: $4,072

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,072
How much is USU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $55 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: USU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Utah State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$262	$308
For out-of-state students	$836	$1,071

Housing and Meal

Utah State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Utah State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,630	$2,410	N/A	20	3,125
2021	$3,550	$2,410	N/A	20	3,095
2020	$3,450	$2,320	N/A	20	3,078
2019	$4,160	$2,240	N/A	20	3,077
2018	$3,900	$2,160	N/A	20	3,069
2017	$3,780	$2,090	N/A	20	3,106
2016	$3,780	$2,010	N/A	20	2,809

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Utah State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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