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Utah State Coninuting Education is in Logan, Utah. Logan is a small city. The school is a public institution. Utah State Coninuting Education issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include landscaping and horticulture, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Utah State Coninuting Education are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 10,022 students study at Utah State Coninuting Education (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Part-time study is common at Utah State Coninuting Education.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Utah State University is a respected leader in the state, region, nation and world for its quality distance education/time-enhanced learning programs, which addresses the critical needs of its students, both nontraditional and traditional, with quality, research-based accredited programs which are delivered utilizing state-of-the-art methods and technology."
More complete details are provided below.
Utah State University - Continuing Education
Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
General Phone: (435) 797-1000
Admissions Phone: (435) 797-1129
Financial Aid Phone: (435) 797-0173
http://www.usu.edu
Utah State Coninuting Education awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 272 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 137 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, teacher education, business teaching, health teaching, Spanish teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 78 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, operations management, business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | family studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 26 | ornamental horticulture, horticultural science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | information science |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Media | 10 | journalism |
| Science | 6 | biology |
| Engineering | 5 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Law | 4 | pre-law |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural management, agricultural production |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | computer engineering tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | landscape architecture |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Construction Trades | 1 | apparel and textiles |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation studies |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-veterinary |
Number of programs and degrees for Utah State Coninuting Education in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 488 | 53 |
| Associate's degree | 175 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Utah State Coninuting Education had a total enrollment of 10,022 students (5,440 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 51% |
| Part-Time | 49% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 37% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 92% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Logan, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 254 | 254 | 100% | 254 | 100% |
| Men | 107 | 107 | 100% | 107 | 100% |
| Women | 147 | 147 | 100% | 147 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 71% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (435) 797-1129
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,672 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,672 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid:
Utah State Coninuting Education participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367701)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (435) 797-0173
Utah State Coninuting Education has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $46,401 | 3 | $42,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $38,903 | 8 | $41,586 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $33,544 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $37,537 | 9 | $40,669 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Utah State Coninuting Education Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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