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Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT · Town · 9,289 students
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$10,462
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
60%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$50,296
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
82%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Southern Utah University, famously designated the "University of the Parks" due to its proximity to iconic red-rock landscapes like Zion and Bryce Canyon, is widely known for its hands-on learning model and as the home of the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival. Academically, the university features standout programs in theatre and the performing arts, aviation flight training, nursing, and business, all supported by small class sizes and strong faculty mentorship. Campus culture is active and tight-knit, offering a unique blend of outdoor adventure and rich artistic traditions that immerse students in both mountain-town recreation and high-caliber cultural events.

Wikipedia:Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public university in Cedar City, Utah, United States. Founded in 1897 as a normal school, Southern Utah University now has over 1,800 graduates each year with baccalaureate and other graduate degrees from its six colleges. SUU offers more than 140 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs. More than 15,000 students attend SUU.

Location
Cedar City, UT, 84720 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
LAS · Las Vegas
159 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,962$21,192
Housing & food (on campus)$9,236$9,236
Books & supplies$800$800
Cost of attendance$19,416$33,646 est.
Average net price$10,462Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$21,192
In-state: $6,962
Housing & food (on campus)$9,236
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$33,646 est.
In-state: $19,416
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,462
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$6,070
$30–48k
$7,235
$48–75k
$9,297
$75–110k
$12,487
$110k+
$14,917
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
60%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
76%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 24% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,147
10 yrs after entry$50,296
Debt
Median at graduation$12,500
Monthly payment$133
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$14.9k
90th percentile$23,165
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
23

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
22 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$41,064
Independent
30%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
9%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,147
After 10 yrs
$50,296
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities154
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing109
Biology, General98
Accounting and Related Services95
Psychology, General91
Communication and Media Studies76
Business Administration, Management and Operations75
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas68
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness66
Criminal Justice and Corrections65
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services63
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods62
Air Transportation57
Marketing42
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services38
Mechanical Engineering36
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$42M
Full-time faculty
73%
Faculty salary
$8,847/mo
Teaching spend
$7,459
per student
Federal loans
17%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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