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Southern Utah University
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  • 4 Year
  • CEDAR CITY, UT

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Southern Utah is a public university located in Cedar City, Utah. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,281 undergraduate students. The Southern Utah acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Biology, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 55% of students, Southern Utah alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,200.

About

351 WEST UNIVERSITY BLVD
CEDAR CITY, UT 84720
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big Sky Conference

Southern Utah University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

SUU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1030-1240
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$12,372 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,899 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
24:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 95 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 129 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 129 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    38%
  • On Campus
    49%
  • Online
    14%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
8,281 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,799
Undergrads Over 25
24%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 100 responses
  • Friendly
    35%
  • Social
    20%
  • Mormon
    17%
  • Really good, kind, and compassionate people.
    11%
  • Adventurous and ready to go
    4%
  • Extremely independent.
    3%
  • Outgoing
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
44%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 149 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 192 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 101 responses
  • Welcoming
    46%
  • Diverse
    19%
  • Experience
    14%
  • Intimate
    9%
  • Home away from home
    7%
  • Tedious
    2%
  • Underrated
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 71 responses

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