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Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University is a public university in a remote town with 13,043 students and a 82% acceptance rate.

Cedar City, Utah · Public · Town, remote · 13,043 students

NCAA Division I · Western Athletic Conference

Admission rate

82%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$10,462

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

61%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$50,296

10 years after entry

Students

13,043

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$6,070
$30,001–48,000$7,235
$48,001–75,000$9,297
$75,001–110,000$12,487
Over $110,000$14,917

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSouthern Utah University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1050 & MATH 1060 7 Quantitative Literacy
Calculus BC3MATH 1210 & MATH 1000-level elective 6 Quantitative Literacy
Biology3BIOL 1010 3 Life Sciences
English Language and Composition3ENGL 1010 3 Written Communication
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 2200 3 Humanities
United States History3HIST 1700 3 American Institutions
Psychology3PSY 1010 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences
Statistics3MATH 1040 4 Quantitative Literacy
Show all 35 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 1050 & MATH 1060 7 Quantitative Literacy
Calculus AB4MATH 1210 & MATH 1000-level elective 6 Quantitative Literacy
Calculus BC3MATH 1210 & MATH 1000-level elective 6 Quantitative Literacy
Calculus BC4MATH 1210 & MATH 1220 8 Quantitative Literacy
Biology3BIOL 1010 3 Life Sciences
Biology4BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1000-level elective 4 Life Sciences
English Language and Composition3ENGL 1010 3 Written Communication
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 2200 3 Humanities
United States History3HIST 1700 3 American Institutions
Psychology3PSY 1010 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences
Statistics3MATH 1040 4 Quantitative Literacy
Computer Science A3CS 1400 3 N/A
Computer Science A5CS 1400 & CS 1410 6 N/A
Macroeconomics3ECON 2020 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences
Microeconomics3ECON 2010 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences
World History: Modern3HIST 1510 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences
Environmental Science3ENVS 1000 3 Physical Sciences
European History3HIST 1110 3 Humanities
Human Geography3GEOG 1400 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1010 & SPAN 1020 8 Humanities
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, & SPAN 2010 12 Humanities
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, SPAN 2010, & SPAN 2020 16 Humanities
United States Government and Politics3POLS 1100 3 American Institutions
Computer Science Principles3CS 1030 3 N/A
Art History3ARTH 2710 & ARTH 2720 6 Humanities
Music Theory3MUSC 1100 3 N/A
Music Theory5MUSC 1110 3 N/A
2-D Art and Design3ART 1120 3 N/A
3-D Art Design3ART 1130 3 N/A
Chemistry Student must work with Student Success Advisor for CHEM placement; depends on major3CHEM 1010 3 Physical Sciences
Chemistry Student must work with Student Success Advisor for CHEM placement; depends on major4CHEM 1210 4 Physical Sciences
Chemistry Student must work with Student Success Advisor for CHEM placement; depends on major5CHEM 1210 & CHEM 1220 8 Physical Sciences
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1010 & CHIN 1020 8 Humanities
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1010, CHIN 1020, & CHIN 2010 12 Humanities
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 1010, CHIN 1020, CHIN 2010, & CHIN 2020 16 Humanities
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 2200 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences
Drawing3ART 1010 3 Fine Arts
French Language and Culture3FREN 1010 & FREN 1020 8 Humanities
French Language and Culture4FREN 1010, FREN 1020, & FREN 2010 12 Humanities
French Language and Culture5FREN 1010, FREN 1020, FREN 2010, & FREN 2020 16 Humanities
German Language and Culture3GERM 1010 & GERM 1020 8 Humanities
German Language and Culture4GERM 1010, GERM 1020, & GERM 2010 12 Humanities
German Language and Culture5GERM 1010, GERM 1020, GERM 2010, & GERM 2020 16 Humanities
Japanese Language and Culture3LANG 1010 & LANG 1020 8 Humanities
Japanese Language and Culture4LANG 1010, LANG 1020, & LANG 2010 12 Humanities
Japanese Language and Culture5LANG 1010, LANG 1020, LANG 2010, & LANG 2020 16 Humanities
Latin3LANG 1010 & LANG 1020 8 Humanities
Latin4LANG 1010, LANG 1020, & LANG 2010 12 Humanities
Latin5LANG 1010, LANG 1020, LANG 2010, & LANG 2020 16 Humanities
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHYS 1010 & PHYS 1015 4 Physical Sciences
Physics 1: Algebra-Based4PHYS 2010 & PHYS 2015 5 Physical Sciences
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHYS 1010 & PHYS 1015 4 Physical Sciences
Physics 2: Algebra-Based4PHYS 2020 & PHYS 2025 5 N/A
Precalculus3MATH 1050 4 Quantitative Literacy
Precalculus4MATH 1050 & MATH 1060 7 Quantitative Literacy
Seminar3ENGL 1000-level elective 3 N/A
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 1000-level electives 8 N/A
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 1000-level electives & SPAN 2000-level electives 16 N/A

Source: suu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
General Studies150
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse115
Psychology112
Accounting104
Biology/Biological Sciences98
Elementary Education and Teaching95
Business Administration and Management88
Exercise Science and Kinesiology75
Show the other 56 majors
Speech Communication and Rhetoric68
Human Development and Family Studies64
Criminal Justice/Police Science51
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology40
Marketing/Marketing Management37
Agriculture32
Political Science and Government28
Finance27
Mechanical Engineering26
Human Nutrition25
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance24
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies24
Graphic Design22
Chemistry22
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching21
Engineering Technologies/Technicians19
History17
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician17
Economics15
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts14
English Language and Literature14
Fine/Studio Arts14
Social Work13
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies13
Geology/Earth Science12
Computer Science12
Social Science Teacher Education12
Anthropology11
Music Performance11
Sociology9
Civil Engineering9
English/Language Arts Teacher Education9
Hospitality Administration/Management9
Mathematics Teacher Education8
Drama and Dance Teacher Education8
Mathematics8
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations8
Art/Art Studies8
Art Teacher Education7
Dance6
Music Teacher Education6
Environmental Science5
Spanish Language and Literature4
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education4
Biology Teacher Education3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3
Acting3
Philosophy3
Musical Theatre2
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2
History Teacher Education2
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Engineering1
Geography1
Environmental Studies1
Computer and Information Sciences1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Cedar City, UT

65,936 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Cedar City Regional (CDC)

Nearest hub airport

Harry Reid International (LAS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20

Elevation

5,826 ft

Time zone

Mountain

January low

22°F

July high

88°F

Annual snowfall

59.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

27 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,100 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size