Utah State University is a premier student-centered land-grant and space-grant university dedicated to fostering the principle that academics come first. Founded in 1888, USU has evolved from a small agricultural college into a comprehensive public research university serving over 29,800 students across 30 statewide locations. The university's mission is to cultivate diversity of thought and culture while serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement.
As an R1 research institution, Utah State creates transformational impacts through meaningful research in fields the world cannot live without - space exploration, water resources, land management, air quality, and quality of life. The university's Space Dynamics Laboratory works with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense to defend and protect the nation. With over 300,000 alumni and a commitment to being "A University For All," USU prepares students to become global citizens and leaders while maintaining a presence in every county throughout Utah.
