Overview
Student Population
| Location | Cedar City, Utah |
| Online | suu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Cedar City, Utah, Southern Utah University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,209 prospective students applied, and 15,269 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,564 enrolled in the school. 8,613 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,998 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,006 plus fees of $720. Southern Utah University is ranked 816 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Southern Utah University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southern Utah University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#816 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#324 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Utah
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Utah
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Utah
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1240 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Utah Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $720 |
| Room and Board | $7,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,626 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $720 |
| Room and Board | $7,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,442 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 25% |
| Education | 17% |
| Business | 11% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230603 IPEDS survey data for Southern Utah University.
Current students may use the Southern Utah University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.