Utah State University
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Utah State UniversityUtah State University is located in Logan, Utah and has 20,000 students involved in ALL KINDS of activities! The university was established in 1888 as Utah's land grant college. The University conducts all kinds of research in all areas of study. The University recieves 140 million annually for research alone. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education places Utah State in the Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. It is ranked 3rd Tier University by US News and World Report (2004). It is also ranked as one of the "100 College Best Buys" in the US.Academics"The mission of Utah State University is to be one of the nation?s premier student-centered land-grant and space-grant universities by fostering the principle that academics come first, by cultivating diversity of thought and culture, and by serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement."- USU website. USU offers over 200 undergraduate degrees, 89 masters, and 33 doctoral degrees. The University is ranked in the top 3% of all colleges and univerisities in the nation. Students interested in professional schools in medicine have a good chance of finding success by attending USU. 85% of the pre-med graduates are placed (nat. ave. is 45%), 84% of the pre-dental students are placed, and 85% of the Vet science students are placed (nat. ave. is 33%) in schools. AthleticsThe University competes in Division 1A athletics and is a part of the Western Athletic Conference. The Aggies are best known for the success of their basketball program which has won their regular season or conference tournament for four years straight. The Aggies also compete in the following sports: Volleyball, Football, Softball, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track, and Soccer. Ticket can be purchased online or by calling (435) 797- 0305.Space Dynamics LaboratoryUtah State is well known for its engineering program and Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL). The SDL is a world famous research facility focusing on military and science applications. It frequently submits projects to the Department of Defense and NASA. |
