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Southern Utah University Teaching Programs

Southern Utah University is a public institution located in Cedar City, UT. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Southern Utah University Rankings

Southern Utah University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 46	State — Utah
Overall Quality	#19 of 175	Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality	#680 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Southern Utah University?

Contact information for Southern Utah University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone:	4355867700
Website:	www.suu.edu/
Admissions:	www.suu.edu/prostu/
Financial Aid:	www.suu.edu/finaid//

How Do I Get Into Southern Utah University?

You can apply to Southern Utah University online at: www.suu.edu/apply.html

Southern Utah University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Southern Utah University

This is what Southern Utah University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Southern Utah University?

Southern Utah University maintains an acceptance rate of 82%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Southern Utah University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	8,584	6,880	80%
Women	10,445	8,694	83%

Can I Afford Southern Utah University?

The average net price after aid at Southern Utah University is $11,432. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,186
In-State Fees	$776
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,416
Out-of-State Fees	$776
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,962
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,192

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 16% of students at Southern Utah University receive some form of financial aid (2,152 students).

Approximately 61% of students at Southern Utah University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,277 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $8,145.

Student Loan Debt

17% of Southern Utah University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,906 per year.

Southern Utah University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,447 students enrolled at Southern Utah University. Southern Utah University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,533 undergraduate students at Southern Utah University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Utah University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	162
Black or African American	152
Hispanic	829
White	6,596
American Indian/Alaska Native	76
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	85
Two or More Races	47
Non-Resident	552

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Southern Utah University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Utah	1,410
Nevada	203
California	87
Arizona	67
Colorado	22

Additionally, approximately 5.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southern Utah University Graduate Student Diversity

1,990 of Southern Utah University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Southern Utah University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Utah University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	51
Black or African American	93
Hispanic	187
White	1,528
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	23
Non-Resident	59

Online Learning at Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

4,134 undergraduate students at Southern Utah University took at least one online class — of those, 3,149 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 87 students took at least one online class and 2,170 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Southern Utah University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by Southern Utah University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	—	125	—	125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	95	—	—	95
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	82	8	—	90
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	17	—	17
Curriculum and Instruction	—	7	—	7
Special Education and Teaching	—	6	—	6
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education	—	3	—	3

Academic Programs at Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Southern Utah University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.