Southern Utah Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.79%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,962
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,192
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Southern Utah:
- Total Enrollment: 15,444, including 5,319 online students
- 13,126 Undergraduate, 2,318 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.7% men, 57.3% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 114 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 33 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Southern Utah Overview
Southern Utah University (Southern Utah) is a four-year, public school located in Cedar City, UT. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Southern Utah's tuition & fees is $6,962 for Utah residents and $21,192 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,277.
The school has a total enrollment of 15,444 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
Southern Utah's acceptance rate is 81.79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.68%.
Southern Utah ranked 5th in Utah Colleges rankings. Southern Utah University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Utah University is $6,962 for in-state students and $21,192 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,577 for in-state students and $25,273 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,159 for Utah residents and $21,816 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,823 for Utah residents and $26,019 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,962 | $21,192 |
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| Graduate | $8,577 | $25,273 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,159 | $21,816 |
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| Graduate | $8,823 | $26,019 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southern Utah University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southern Utah
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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