Acceptance
80%
In-State
$6,770
Grad Rate (4yr)
33%
Retention
74%
Earnings
$50,296
AI Overview
Southern Utah University combines strong programs in agriculture and communications with a tight-knit mountain town setting in Cedar City. The campus attracts hands-on learners who want accessible professors and outdoor recreation literally out their door—think world-class hiking and the Utah Shakespeare Festival downtown. With an 80% acceptance rate, SUU welcomes motivated students seeking personalized attention without cutthroat competition. The agricultural programs offer rare opportunities to work directly with livestock and land management in a stunning high-desert environment.
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$6,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,586
Room & Board
$8,824
Average Net Price
$11,432
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Federal Loans
17%
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$50,296Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$12,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
11 graduates
$77,302
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering Technology, General
20 graduates
$70,608
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
15 graduates
$67,083
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
76 graduates
$62,156
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
81 graduates
$61,481
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
26 graduates
$55,140
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
20 graduates
$50,623
4 yrs after graduation
Hospitality Administration/Management
14 graduates
$49,961
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
67 graduates
$48,318
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
57 graduates
$46,941
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
68+ programsAnd 56 more programs available
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