freshman enrollment, from which 15,061 applications were accepted (93.7%) and 4,625 freshmen enrolled, a yield rate of 30.7%. The freshman retention rate is 74.5%, with 52.5% graduating within six years.
=== Rankings ===
In 2021, Utah State was ranked as a national leader for its undergraduate research programs by the Council for Undergraduate Research.
Most recently, in 2024, Washington Monthly ranked Utah State 54th among 438 national universities in the U.S. and also the 8th best public university in the nation based on Utah State's contribution to the public good, as measured by social mobility, research, and promoting public service.
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked USU 32nd in the nation for "Best Online Bachelor's Programs" out of over 360 reviewed. Forbes ranked the university No. 140 in Public Colleges, No. 177 in Research Universities, and No. 74 among colleges in the West in 2023.
== Research ==
Utah State University is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research …
