Southern Utah University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2468 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 699 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 639 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 6 of 1 | In Cedar |
| # 1310 of 14,131 | For Sports Medicine |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
82%
Enrollment
13,167
Average SAT
1,240
Average ACT
28
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
13,126
Graduates
2,318
Male:Female Ratio
42:58
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Southern Utah University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 82% | 82% |
| Applicants | 19,080 | 8,584 | 10,445 |
| Admissions | 15,605 | 6,880 | 8,694 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,950 | 785 | 1,165 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 71% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 9% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Southern Utah University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Southern Utah University majors
Southern Utah University has granted 1,780 associate degrees across 8 programs, 1,673 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, and 767 master's across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Utah University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,730 | 150 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 88 | 248 |
| Accounting | - | 104 | 85 |
| Education, General | - | - | 125 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 115 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 112 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 68 | 35 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 98 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 95 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 75 | 16 |
| Music Technology | - | - | 83 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | - | 24 | 49 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | - | 64 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 1 | 51 | - |
| Public Administration | - | - | 46 |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | - | 40 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | 24 | 15 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 37 | - |
| Agriculture, General | - | 32 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 28 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 27 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 26 | - |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 25 | - | - |
| Human Nutrition | - | 25 | - |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | 19 | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 22 | - |
| Graphic Design | - | 22 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 21 | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | - | 17 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 17 |
| History, General | - | 17 | - |
| Economics, General | - | 15 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 14 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 14 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 14 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 6 | 8 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 13 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | - | 13 | - |
| Social Work | - | 13 | - |
| Computer Science | - | 12 | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | - | 12 | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | - | 12 | - |
| Anthropology, General | - | 11 | - |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | - | - | 11 |
| Music Performance, General | - | 11 | - |
| Civil Engineering, General | - | 9 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 9 | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | - | 9 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 9 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 8 | - |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | - | 8 | - |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | - | 8 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 8 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 8 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | - | 7 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 7 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | - | 6 |
| Dance, General | - | 6 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | - | 6 |
| Environmental Science | - | 5 | - |
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 5 | - | - |
| Management Science | - | - | 5 |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | - | 4 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 4 | - |
| Acting | - | 3 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | - | 3 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | - | 3 | - |
| Philosophy | - | 3 | - |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | - | - | 3 |
| History Teacher Education | - | 2 | - |
| Musical Theatre | - | 2 | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | - | 2 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | - | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 1 | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 1 | - |
| Environmental Studies | - | 1 | - |
| Geography | - | 1 | - |
| Information Technology | 1 | - | - |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 1,780 | 1,673 | 767 |
Publications & Citations
Southern Utah University has published 1,654 scientific papers with 25,061 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Law, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
21 Notable alumni
1. Maz Trakh
1960-. (aged 66)
basketball coach
Mazen "Maz" Trakh is a Jordanian-American professional basketball coach who is the head coach for APR BBC of the Rwanda Basketball League. Trakh previously coached in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), American Basketball Association (ABA) and overseas.
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2. Bill Evans
1929-1980 (aged 51)
composer
bandleader
jazz pianist
conductor
William LaVar Evans is a college basketball head coach, currently the head coach at USU Eastern.
3. Walter K. Granger
1888-1978 (aged 90)
postmaster
farmer
husbandry worker
politician
Walter Keil Granger was a U.S. representative from Utah.
4. Katie Savannah Steele
1992-. (aged 34)
Katie Savannah Steele is an American model rocketeer. She is actively involved in National Association of Rocketry. She has been featured in several magazines, including Sport Rocketry. Her notable works include three separate national championships at the National Association of Rocketry's Annual Meet (2006, 2008, 2010). She is known for competing on the United States team in the World Space...
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All 21 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SUU
Founded
1897
Motto
Learning Lives Forever
Colors
red, white
Academic calendar
September to June (September - December; January-May; March-June). Also Summer Session (June-August)
Total staff
1,183
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
351 West University Blvd Cedar City, Utah, 84720 United States
City Population
35,000
Phone
4355867700
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