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Southern Utah University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Cedar City, UTπŸ›οΈ Public universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Southern Utah University is a public institution in Cedar City with 14,330 students and an 81% acceptance rate. The school emphasizes humanities degrees, which represent 61% of degrees awarded. In-state tuition is $19,886 annually, and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500. The 6-year graduation rate is 61%, with graduates earning a median of $50,296 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
81.8%
Enrollment
14,330
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
61%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$6,070
family income
$30–48k
$7,235
family income
$48–75k
$9,297
family income
$75–110k
$12,487
family income
$110k+
$14,917
family income
25% receive Pell grants
17% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Southern Utah University graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Humanities
60.5%
Business & Marketing
6.7%
Education
4.4%
Health Professions
2.8%
Psychology
2.8%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$50,296
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,147
Completion
61%
Retention
76%
Median debt
$12,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Utah University?

Southern Utah University has an acceptance rate of 81.8%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Southern Utah University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $6,070 per year, rising to $14,917 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.