We are —
Utah's Engineering University
We are —
Utah's Engineering University
No other university in the West offers a better choice for a high-value engineering education experience in a safe community surrounded by natural beauty. Our programs are led by award-winning professors who take learning beyond the classroom. USU is home to the world-renowned Space Dynamics Lab, the Utah Water Research Laboratory, and APSIRE—the nation’s leading research center focused on electrified transportation.
What Makes USU Different?
A Smarter Curriculum
USU is the only university in the state to have a common first-year engineering experience. All incoming students have the same freshman curriculum, meaning you don’t have to choose a major on the first day. This flexibility gives you the freedom to explore different engineering fields before committing. At USU, there is no penalty for changing your degree plans during your freshman year.
Industry Mentorship
We prepare career-ready engineers. Industry recruiters say USU graduates are more prepared for today’s engineering workforce than those from surrounding schools. At Utah State, you’ll benefit from mentorship opportunities throughout your degree program. During senior year, students work directly with industry mentors to solve real-world engineering problems.
A Culture of Success
At USU, we build winners. Our students regularly win design and scholarship competitions. USU holds two national and six regional titles in the Concrete Canoe championship. We’ve taken five first place wins at the Air Force Research Design Challenge. And the last four of Utah’s Astronaut Scholars were all USU Aggies!
Quick Facts
Student Enrollment '25-'26
- 2,009 Undergraduates
- 185 Master’s Students
- 160 Doctorate Students
Our Rankings
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105th Best Engineering School in the U.S.
(US News & World Report) -
#4 In Nuclear Engineering Funding in the Western U.S.
(Dept. of Energy, Nuclear Engineering University Program) -
USU is #10 in the U.S. for Engineering Research Expenditures
(National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics)
Faculty & Staff
- 126 Total Faculty
- 90 Staff