Southern Utah University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,289 students.
About This School
Southern Utah University is a public institution located in Cedar City, Utah with approximately 9,289 undergraduate students enrolled. Southern Utah University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,462 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $45,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public university in Cedar City, Utah, United States. Founded in 1897 as a normal school, Southern Utah University now has over 1,800 graduates each year with baccalaureate and other graduate degrees from its six colleges. SUU offers more than 140 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs. More than 15,000 students attend SUU.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $11,432/year average net price and a remarkably low median debt of $7,751 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public university options you'll find anywhere. However, the 59% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful number of students don't finish — worth asking why, whether that's financial pressures, academic fit, or something else. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and drawn to a smaller campus setting in southern Utah, but come in with a clear plan and support system to make sure you're in the group that graduates.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 42% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,289 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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