Utah State University-Regional Campuses And Distance Education
Location and Contact Information
Old Main HillLogan, UT 84322-1435
USA
Main Tel: (435) 797-9700
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Utah State University Continuing Education is part of the extension programs at Utah State University. It provides academic resources and support for the state as a whole, including an excellent Continuing Education program. It was created in 1907. Though it is now more than 100 years old, the extension program is as vital as ever.
Utah State University Continuing Education enrolls more than 7,500 students every year. Utah State’s Extension division now includes USU regional campuses at Brigham City, Tooele, and the Uintah Basin. It also has USU Centers at Moab, Ogden, Price, and Salt Lake City. The university also operates Extension locations in each of 29 counties in Utah.
The university offers several bachelor and associate degree programs. The continuing education program of the university continues its longstanding tradition of extending the university to the people. It aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,698 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid
Utah State Continuing Education participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 58% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 42% | $4,072 |
| Institutional Grant | 15% | $1,973 |
| Federal Grant | 27% | $3,820 |
| Pell Grant | 27% | $3,677 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $839 |
| State or Local Grant | 11% | $3,446 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 31% | $5,097 |
| Federal Loan | 31% | $5,097 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Utah State University-Regional Campuses And Distance Education:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | Allendale, SC | 965 |
| 2 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Pearl City, HI | 1,140 |
| 3 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | 4,770 |
| 4 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster, SC | 1,666 |
| 6 | Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma, TN | 4,394 |
| 7 | University of South Carolina-Union | Union, SC | 367 |
| 8 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 3,600 |
| 9 | Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | 7,716 |
| 10 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | 12,851 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 475 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 45 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 34 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 34 |
Students
Student enrollment was 10,130 in 2009-2010 (5,449 full-time equivalent).
About 41% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 59% of the class.
Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%.
Students under 25 years old represent 60% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 48% are full-time and 52% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 96% Women 97% All 97%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 380-450 Math 330-460
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 7% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The school recommends that international applicants take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies