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SU

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UTPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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82%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$10,462
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
9.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$41,147
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southern Utah University is a public institution located in the town setting of Cedar City, UT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading580 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math555 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite23 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing7% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,149
Earnings 5yr: $77,808
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,757
Earnings 5yr: $90,167
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,785
Earnings 5yr: $92,791
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,845
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,304
Earnings 5yr: $83,779
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,586
Earnings 5yr: $74,399
Debt: $10,550
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,113
Earnings 5yr: $67,135
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,908
Earnings 5yr: $70,566
Debt: $11,993
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,008
Earnings 5yr: $47,102
Debt: $17,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,709
Earnings 5yr: $58,829
Debt: $13,125
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,058
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,352
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,485
Earnings 5yr: $52,322
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,243
Earnings 5yr: $52,531
Debt: $13,625
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,147
Earnings 5yr: $38,062
Debt: $16,001
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,357
Earnings 5yr: $52,567
Debt: $16,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,998
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,425
Education, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $48,863
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $8,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,654
Earnings 5yr: $44,753
Debt: $15,050
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,382
Earnings 5yr: $48,508
Debt: $9,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,461
Earnings 5yr: $50,072
Debt: $13,900

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,462
In-State Tuition$6,962
Out-of-State Tuition$21,192
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

25%
Pell Grants
17%
Take Loans
69%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,147
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,296

Completion Signals

61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,751
Est. Monthly Payment
$84/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

45%
Men
55%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$52,281
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