Utah State University: what international applicants need

What are Utah State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Utah State University has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on July 29, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Utah State University's acceptance rate?

92.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Utah State University admitted 19,299 of its 20,871 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Utah State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Utah State University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 29, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Utah State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 530–640 in Math and 540–650 in Reading and Writing (13% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Utah State University's application fee for international students?

Utah State University's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Utah State University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Utah State University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Utah State University accept?

Utah State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Utah State University require?

Utah State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Utah State University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Utah State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Utah State University have?

225 of Utah State University's 25,706 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Utah State University cost for international students?

Utah State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $24,802 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $9,228). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $9,076. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $39,010 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source