Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
80.47%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Southern Utah University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 80.47%. This means approximately 805 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 9,533 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
80.47%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,770 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,586 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $19,512 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,432 | State avg: $17,750. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.21% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.26% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Southern Utah University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$20,586
Room and board
$8,824
Books and supplies
$800
Other expenses
$3,900
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$19,512
Average net price
$11,432
Average aid coverage
41%
$8,080 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Utah University pays approximately $11,432 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Utah average of $17,750 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern Utah University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Utah and national averages.
Southern Utah University net price
$11,432
Utah average
$17,750
National average
$17,506
Southern Utah University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $20,586 and average net price at $11,432. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$20,586
Current net price
$11,432
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
58.99%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$50,296
Undergraduates
9,533
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern Utah University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern Utah University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern Utah University?
Undergraduates
9,533
Completion rate
58.99%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.21%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.26%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.21% of Southern Utah University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.26% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern Utah University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern Utah University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Southern Utah University lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Southern Utah University is listed at 351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Southern Utah University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah University | 80.47% | $20,586 | $11,432 | $50,296 |
| Neumont College of Computer Science | 89.24% | $27,375 | $28,979 | $97,827 |
| Brigham Young University | 69.19% | $6,496 | $14,487 | $75,790 |
| University of Utah | 87.17% | $29,837 | $13,172 | $67,170 |
| Westminster University | 68.83% | $41,416 | $26,536 | $66,215 |
Similar Schools in Cedar City
This local cluster focuses on nearby Cedar City schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Cedar City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Utah University's acceptance rate?
Southern Utah University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 80.47%.
How much is Southern Utah University tuition?
Southern Utah University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $20,586.
What is Southern Utah University's average net price?
Southern Utah University's average net price in the local dataset is $11,432.
What is Southern Utah University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $50,296 for Southern Utah University.
Is Southern Utah University accredited?
Southern Utah University's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Southern Utah University?
The local dataset lists 9,533 undergraduate students at Southern Utah University.
What percentage of Southern Utah University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern Utah University in the local dataset is 24.21%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern Utah University?
The federal loan rate for Southern Utah University in the local dataset is 17.26%.
Where should I verify Southern Utah University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern Utah University or the latest official federal education data.