Utah State University enrollment hits a record 32,286, up 8%
Growth at USU's statewide campuses and in concurrent enrollment drove the increase, while the statewide system grew less than 1%.
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Utah State University enrolled a record 32,286 students this fall, an 8% increase over fall 2025, the university reported. Enrollment at its statewide campuses rose 39%, and the Logan campus has 15,563 undergraduates. [1][2]
Concurrent enrollment, where high school students take USU courses for college credit, was a big part of the growth. "The state of Utah is a frontrunner in the concurrent enrollment world across the nation," said Toni Gibbons, USU's director of concurrent enrollment. Katie Jo North, associate vice president of strategic enrollment management, pointed to the university's statewide and online options. [2]
Graduate enrollment rose 1%. The new College of Veterinary Medicine saw the largest growth, welcoming 76 students this fall. USU says 22% of its new students are the first in their families to go to college. [1]
USU's gain stands out in a slow year. Fall headcount across Utah's public colleges and universities rose 0.8%, and several schools reported fewer students. [3]
Sources
- Utah State Today: Utah State Celebrates Record Fall Enrollment, Oct. 19, 2026 usu.edu
- KSL: Utah State University sets enrollment record as concurrent enrollment grows, Oct. 28, 2026 ksl.com
- Deseret News: Empty desks: Headcounts are down at several Utah colleges, Oct. 23, 2026 deseret.com
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