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Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University
CEDAR CITY, UT . 4 Year 3.8
#1252 in Best Colleges in America
351 WEST UNIVERSITY BLVD CEDAR CITY, UT 84720

Overview

Southern Utah University, SUU for short, is located in Cedar City, Utah. It was founded in 1897 and is located in a valley surrounded by red rocks. The campus covers an area of 129 acres and has more than 140 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs, covering aeronautics, engineering, health sciences, humanities and arts. It features "small class teaching + practice-oriented" and emphasizes internships, research and outdoor experience, providing supportive teacher-student relationships and cost-effective education. The sports team "Thunderbirds" participates in NCAA Division I competitions, and campus life is rich.

Rankings

  • 47

    #47 in Most Conservative Colleges in America

  • 1252

    #1252 in Best Colleges in America

  • 166

    #166 in Best College Campuses in America

  • Most Conservative Colleges in America 47 of 100
  • Best College Campuses in America 166 of 1,387
  • Best College Athletics in America 279 of 1,344

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • A Diversity
  • A Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B Location
  • BDorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • A Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    947 Graduates
  • Biology
    98 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    88 Graduates
  • Communications
    87 Graduates
  • Psychology
    84 Graduates
  • Accounting
    81 Graduates
  • Nursing
    76 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    63 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    57 Graduates
  • Business
    51 Graduates

Admissions

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

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,899
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    55%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    8,281 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,799
  • Undergrads Over 25
    24%
  • Pell Grant
    29%
  • Varsity Athletes
    4%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    24:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Big Sky Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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