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Use the buttons below to estimate costs for certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degrees. Our calculators also display which academic scholarship you may qualify for.
This is the point where excellent grades and test scores help you save on tuition. A combination of your GPA and ACT/SAT test scores will determine your eligibility for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic scholarships. See Spring 2025 first-year student and transfer student scholarship requirements and options.
GPA-only scholarships are available for nonresident students. See eligibility criteria.
Resident - Southeast (Based on 4.0 scale.) UNWEIGHTED HIGH SCHOOL GPA
Scholarship amount goes toward tuition charges and is nonrefundable.
| AWARD | GPA Requirement | AMOUNT | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Presidential | 4.0 | $4,000 ($2,000 per semester) | 4 Years |
| SE Deans | 3.99 - 3.8 | $3,500 ($1,750 per semester) | 4 Years |
| SE Scholar | 3.79 - 3.4 | $2,500 ($1,250 per semester) | 4 Years |
| SE Merit | 3.39 - 3.0 | $1,500 ($750 per semester) | 4 Years |
NONResident - Southeast (Based on 4.0 scale.) UNWEIGHTED HIGH SCHOOL GPA
Scholarship amount goes toward tuition charges and is nonrefundable.
| AWARD | GPA Requirement | AMOUNT | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Waiver | 4.0 - 3.0 | approx. $7,600 per year | 1 Year |
| WUE | 4.0 - 2.0 | approx. $5,500 per year | 4 Years |
Deadline: August 1, 2025
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program for undergraduate students that allows nonresident students to pay 150% of resident tuition. The program is filled on a yearly basis beginning with fall semester, and is set for a maximum of 8 semesters. Students receiving the WUE will not receive a 'scholarship' or 'waiver', instead their residency code will be changed and the student will be charged a WUE tuition rate (at 150% of resident tuition).
Students must be a legal resident of a participating state or a U.S. Pacific Territory: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. Time the student is enrolled on the WUE will NOT count towards requirements for resident status for tuition purposes.
After receiving an invitation to participate in the WUE program at USU, a student must do the following to remain eligible:
Students accepting the WUE are not eligible to establish Utah Residency for tuition purposes.
ACT/SAT does not include the writing portion. Unweighted GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale. A GPA weighted above a 4.0 will be recalculated for admissions and scholarship purposes.
Academic scholarships are based upon an unweighted high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores. For the ACT, use your composite test score (without the writing portion). For the SAT, add your critical reading and math scores. By providing your information below, you will receive information on your potential scholarship eligibility. The information provided is not an official offer, please visit with a USU representative for more information.
The best way to pay for school is by not paying for school. Listed below are scholarships awarded from the Admissions Office. If a scholarship has special requirements or award information, click the link to learn more. Please note that international students are not eligible for all scholarships listed. A list of international student scholarships is available.
Incoming first-year students who are unable to, or choose not to, take the ACT/SAT may request a personal comprehensive scholarship review for academic scholarship awarding. The review will consider benchmarks such as grade point average (GPA), high school course rigor, and other criteria.
Students must already be admitted to USU and need to apply for admission by December 1. The priority deadline to apply for CSR is January 10, 2025.
Applying by the priority deadline guarantees students to be considered, but awarding may continue after the deadline if funding is available.
Apply for admission by the deadlines outlined above and be automatically considered for these academic scholarships for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. (See Spring 2025 first-year student scholarship requirements and options.) Please see the scholarship index table to determine which academic scholarships you may qualify for.
| Name | Amount | Index Required | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential | 100% Tuition & Student Fees | 96-100 | 4 years |
| Deans | $7,000 per year | 93-95 | 4 years |
| Scholar | $5,000 per year | 89-92 | 4 years |
| Merit | $3,500 per year | 85-88 | 4 years |
| Land Grant | $2,500 per year | 83-84 | 4 years |
| Trustee | $1,500 per year | 78-82 | 4 years |
| Name | Amount | GPA Required | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Presidential | $3,000 per year | 4.0 | 4 years |
| SE Deans | $2,500 per year | 3.8-3.99 | 4 years |
| SE Scholar | $1,500 per year | 3.4-3.79 | 4 years |
| SE Merit | $1,000 per year | 3.0-3.39 | 4 years |
Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
*100-Mile Radius & WUE Deadline: August 1, 2025
**Students who apply for admission and have not taken the ACT or SAT will be automatically considered for these scholarships based on their unweighted high school GPA only. Students who were awarded a scholarship based on their combination of ACT/SAT and high school GPA are not eligible.
| Name | Amount | GPA Required | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Waiver | approx. $8,000 per year | 3.0-4.0 | 1 year |
| WUE* | approx. $5,500 per year | 2.0-4.0 | 4 years |
Deadline: August 1, 2025
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program for undergraduate students that allows nonresident students to pay 150% of resident tuition. The program is filled on a yearly basis beginning with fall semester, and is set for a maximum of 8 semesters. Students receiving the WUE will not receive a 'scholarship' or 'waiver', instead their residency code will be changed and the student will be charged a WUE tuition rate (at 150% of resident tuition).
Students must be a legal resident of a participating state or a U.S. Pacific Territory: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. Time the student is enrolled on the WUE will NOT count towards requirements for resident status for tuition purposes.
After receiving an invitation to participate in the WUE program at USU, a student must do the following to remain eligible:
Students accepting the WUE are not eligible to establish Utah Residency for tuition purposes.
Apply for admission by the deadlines outlined above and be automatically considered for these academic scholarships for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. See Spring 2025 transfer student scholarship requirements and options.
Scholarship GPA requirements listed below are for students with 24 or more completed college credits. If you have 23 or fewer completed college credits before the scholarship deadline, you will be required to meet first-year student scholarship requirements. (See the scholarship index table to determine which academic scholarships you may qualify for.)
| Name | Amount | Duration | College GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provost | $5,500 per year | 2 years | 4.0 |
| Deans | $5,000 per year | 2 years | 3.90-3.99 |
| Scholar | $4,000 per year | 2 years | 3.70-3.89 |
| Merit | $2,500 per year | 2 years | 3.50-3.69 |
| Name | Amount | Duration | College GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provost | $2,900 per year | 2 years | 4.0 |
| Deans | $2,700 per year | 2 years | 3.90-3.99 |
| Scholar | $2,100 per year | 2 years | 3.70-3.89 |
| Merit | $1,300 per year | 2 years | 3.50-3.69 |
| Name | Amount | Duration | College GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provost | $19,000 year 1 $5,500 year 2 | 2 years | 4.0 |
| Deans | $16,000 year 1 $5,000 year 2 | 2 years | 3.90-3.99 |
| Scholar | $11,500 per year | 1 year | 3.40-3.89 |
| 100 Mile Radius* (Logan Only) | $11,500 per year | 1 year | 2.0-3.39 |
| WUE* | $11,500 per year | 4 years | 2.00-3.39 |
| Name | Amount | Duration | College GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provost | $9,500 year 1 $2,900 year 2 | 2 years | 4.0 |
| Deans | $8,000 year 1 $2,700 year 2 | 2 years | 3.9-3.99 |
| Waiver | $8,000 per year | 1 year | 3.4-3.89 |
| 100 Mile Radius* (Blanding Only) | $5,700 per year | 1 year | 2.0-3.39 |
| WUE* | approx. $5,500 per year | 4 years | 2.0-3.39 |
Deadline: August 1, 2025
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program for undergraduate students that allows nonresident students to pay 150% of resident tuition. The program is filled on a yearly basis beginning with fall semester, and is set for a maximum of 8 semesters. Students receiving the WUE will not receive a 'scholarship' or 'waiver', instead their residency code will be changed and the student will be charged a WUE tuition rate (at 150% of resident tuition).
Students must be a legal resident of a participating state or a U.S. Pacific Territory: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. Time the student is enrolled on the WUE will NOT count towards requirements for resident status for tuition purposes.
After receiving an invitation to participate in the WUE program at USU, a student must do the following to remain eligible:
Students accepting the WUE are not eligible to establish Utah Residency for tuition purposes.
