Utah State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Utah State University?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, USU's average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total about $8,560 for Utah residents and $24,993 for nonresidents. These are published charges before individual grants, scholarships, or other aid.

• Resident undergraduate tuition: $7,627; required fees: $933.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $24,060; required fees: $933.
• Reported room and board: $9,646 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $856.

Adding those reported categories produces approximately $19,062 for a resident or $35,495 for a nonresident. Neither subtotal includes transportation, personal expenses, or every possible program charge, so neither is a complete cost-of-attendance budget. Housing and meal choices can also change the result. As a measure of cost after grant aid rather than sticker price, the reported average net price is $12,803 for students from families with annual incomes up to $48,000; an individual aid offer may differ.

Students commonly finance attendance through federal grants and loans, Utah or institutional aid for which they qualify, and scholarships. The FAFSA is central to determining federal aid eligibility, while scholarships may require separate steps or earlier deadlines. About 92% of students in the reported aid measure received some form of financial aid, and 19% had student loans. Receiving aid does not mean that all costs are covered; comparing the university's itemized aid offer with its full annual budget is more informative than comparing tuition alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at Utah State University?

USU students can seek part-time employment alongside their studies, including campus jobs. Federal Work-Study is a particular form of need-based financial aid, not a guarantee that an eligible student will be placed in a job.

Students generally establish Work-Study eligibility through the FAFSA and then must find and apply for a suitable position. Earnings are paid for hours worked rather than automatically deducted from the tuition bill. Other campus positions may be available without Work-Study eligibility, and internships may be paid, unpaid, or taken for academic credit under different rules. USU's student employment and career resources are useful starting points for comparing openings, application procedures, and whether a position fits a course schedule or intended career field.