Southern Utah University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Southern Utah University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

80.5%

Admission Difficulty for Southern Utah University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Southern Utah University is 80.5%. Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Utah.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Southern Utah University and can you get accepted?

Southern Utah University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 15,443 out of the 19,190 who applied were admitted.

Southern Utah University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Southern Utah University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1140 on the SAT
Score 23 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Southern Utah University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Southern Utah University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Southern Utah University are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.58 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Southern Utah University accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Southern Utah University is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #4 in Utah for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Southern Utah University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Southern Utah University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	11.1%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	37.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	19.3%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	11.6%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	8.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.7%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.1%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.3%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Southern Utah University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Southern Utah University. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1030-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Southern Utah University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	520
Math 25th Percentile	510
Composite 25th Percentile	1030

SAT Scores for Southern Utah University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	600
Composite 75th Percentile	1240
Average SAT Score	1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Southern Utah University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Southern Utah University is 1140 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1030-1240. Students who get into Southern Utah University score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. Southern Utah University ranks #5 in the state of Utah for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1140 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Southern Utah University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1030, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 920, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Southern Utah University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1135, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Southern Utah University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240 and Above	Good	>88%
1135 to 1240	Avg +	80%-88%
1030 to 1135	Avg -	68%-80%
925 to 1030	Reach	53%-68%
Less than 925	Low	<53%

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Southern Utah University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

20-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

81%

ACT Scores for Southern Utah University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	19
Math 25th Percentile	18
Composite 25th Percentile	20

ACT Scores for Southern Utah University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	26
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	26
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Southern Utah University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Southern Utah University is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 26. The school ranks #6 in Utah for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 81 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Southern Utah University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Southern Utah University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Southern Utah University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 26 ACT score.

Southern Utah University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>88%
23 to 26	Avg +	80%-88%
20 to 23	Avg -	68%-80%
17 to 20	Reach	53%-68%
Less than 17	Low	<53%

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High School Class Rank

78% of Southern Utah University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 48% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Southern Utah University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	22%
Top 25% of class	48%
Top 50% of class	78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Southern Utah University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	10,407	8,692	19,190
Accepted	8,466	6,972	15,443
Acceptance Rate	81%	80%	80%
Enrolled	1,350	919	2,269
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	13%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 8, 2024

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Sep 8, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southern Utah University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southern Utah University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Southern Utah University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Southern Utah University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Southern Utah University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.58 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1140 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.