Southern Utah University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cedar City, UT

$6,006

Avg in-state tuition

$19,822

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Southern Utah University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Southern Utah University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Cedar City, Utah. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,249, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 23:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,006, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,822.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

13k

Students enrolled

71%

Online student enrollment

23:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

74%

Unknown

9%

Hispanic

7%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Black

2%

Asian

2%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

8,882

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 14% online

Associate Check Bold 17% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 18% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 82% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,006 $19,822
Graduate $7,574 $23,784

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,600
On-campus room and board $7,374
On-campus other expenses $4,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,800

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $19,780 $33,596
Off-campus without family $19,906 $33,722
Off-campus with family $12,406 $26,222

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

39%

State Grant Aid

20%

Institution Grant Aid

77%

Pell Grant

29%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,584
State Grant Aid $2,455
Institution Grant Aid $6,688
Pell Grant Aid $6,032

Financial Outlook

$13k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Construction Trades

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC