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Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University is a medium, public institution located in Cedar City, ut. Founded in 1897, Southern Utah University offers undergraduate degrees in 90 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
13,043 undergraduates
cost $6,770 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Southern Utah University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 80.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.48
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern Utah University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
22 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education, General
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,770
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,824
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,900
Cost of attendance* $20,294
Average financial aid package $17,822
Estimated cost $2,472 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,586
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,824
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,900
Cost of attendance* $34,110
Average financial aid package $17,822
Estimated cost $16,288 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southern Utah University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,043, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

15,033

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southern Utah University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
phone 4355867700
address https://www.suu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southern Utah University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southern Utah University?

Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, ut.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Utah University? 

The acceptance rate for Southern Utah University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Southern Utah University?

The average high school GPA for Southern Utah University students was 3.48.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern Utah University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern Utah University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $81,176.

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