Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Southern Utah University is a four-year, public school located in Cedar City, UT.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Southern Utah University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

82% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 19,080 applied, 15,605 accepted, and 2,134 enrolled in Southern Utah.
913 men and 1,221 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $6,962 for Utah residents and $21,192 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $8,577 for Utah residents and $25,273 for others.
Tuition has increased by 2.94% compared to last year at Southern Utah University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

7,577 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,964.
For freshmen, 1,928 students (94%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,992.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 15,444 students enrolled Southern Utah in 2025.
By gender, 6,598 men and 8,846 women students are enrolled.
There are 13,126 undergraduate and 2,318 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

114 Major Programs

  • 33 programs through online
  • 19 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Southern Utah is 61%.
The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
76%
Students to Faculty Ratio
22 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 551 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Southern Utah and the average faculty salary is $79,585. The studetns to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.
There are 1,389 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $67,722.
Number of Faculties
551
Average Faculty Salary
$79,585
Number of Staffs
1,389
Average Staff Salary
$67,722

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Southern Utah University is a member of Big Sky Conference (BSC).
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