Southern Utah Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Southern Utah University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Southern Utah to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Southern Utah University (Southern Utah)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Southern Utah's acceptance rate is 81.79% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 19,080 students applied and 15,605 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Southern Utah.

Southern Utah's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 9 Utah colleges with competitive admission.
Southern Utah's yield rate is 13.68%, which is significantly lower by 11.78 percentage points (approximately 46.3% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Southern Utah at Utah colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Southern Utah's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Southern Utah's acceptance rate is 81.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.68%. 8,584 men and 10,445 women applied to Southern Utah and 6,880 men and 8,694 women students were accepted.

Among them, 913 men and 1,221 women were enrolled in Southern Utah. You can explore the Southern Utah's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southern Utah
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	19,080	8,584	10,445	0	51
Admitted	15,605	6,880	8,694	0	31
Enrolled	2,134	913	1,221	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.79%	80.15%	83.24%	-	60.78%
Yield	13.68%	13.27%	14.04%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Southern Utah University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 2,134 first-year students enrolled in Southern Utah. The proportion of full-time students is 91.38% and part-time students is 8.62%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.78% and women students is 57.22%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southern Utah.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southern Utah
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,134	913	1,221
Full-time	1,950	785	1,165
Part-time	184	128	56

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Southern Utah. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Utah University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Southern Utah Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Southern Utah:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.suu.edu/prostu/
Online Application: www.suu.edu/apply.html
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Southern Utah?

Southern Utah is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 81.79%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Southern Utah?

Southern Utah does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Southern Utah require essays or personal statements?

Southern Utah does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Southern Utah admission?

Southern Utah does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Southern Utah does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Southern Utah requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Southern Utah requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Southern Utah?

The institutional SAT code for Southern Utah is 4092 and 4-digit ACT code is 4271.