Southern Utah University

https://www.suu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,186

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,840

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

81.8%

19,080 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

15,444

57.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.2%

839 Graduates

About

Southern Utah University is a higher education institution located in Iron County, UT. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern Utah University were General Studies (1,730 degrees awarded), Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (25 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (13 degrees).

In 2024, 4,911 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Utah University. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,841 degrees), 11.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (331 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Utah University is $6,186, which is $−17,814 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Utah University is $6,186, which is $17,814 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,840.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending Southern Utah University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,186

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Utah University was $6,186. The cost of tuition at Southern Utah University is $−17,814 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Utah University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,840

2024 Value

4.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southern Utah University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,840. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Utah University grew by 4.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Utah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,012

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Utah University was of $9,012 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.32% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Utah University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Southern Utah University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.67% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Utah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southern Utah University received 19,080 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.573% annual growth. Out of those 19,080 applicants, 15,605 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

There were 15,444 students enrolled at Southern Utah University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Utah University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

15,605

Accepted Out of 19,080

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Utah University was 81.8% (15,605 admissions from 19,080 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.573%, while admissions grew by 1.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Utah University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

102

Scores Submitted (2021)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Utah University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Utah University had a total enrollment of 15,444 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Utah University is 8,868 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,576. This means that 57.4% of students enrolled at Southern Utah University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Utah University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% White, 8.81% Hispanic or Latino, 2.07% Black or African American, 1.88% Asian, 0.952% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.874% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.453% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Southern Utah University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.4%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Utah University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,444 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Utah University is 8,868 and the part-time enrollment is 6,576. This means that 57.4% of students enrolled at Southern Utah University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Utah University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Utah University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southern Utah University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Utah University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
10,859 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,361 enrolled students
Black or African American
320 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Utah University is 70.3% White, 8.81% Hispanic or Latino, 2.07% Black or African American, 1.88% Asian, 0.952% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.874% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.453% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,429 students (9.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 795 more women than men received degrees from Southern Utah University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Utah University is white (3,841 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (331 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern Utah University is General Studies (1,730 degrees awarded), followed by Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (25 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Utah University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,448 degrees awarded), Transportation (75 degrees), and Human Sciences (94 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Elementary & middle school teachers (201,949 people), Other managers (156,344 people), Secondary school teachers (98,373 people), Graphic designers (97,116 people), and Postsecondary teachers (81,796 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Utah University in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,448 degrees awarded), Transportation (75 degrees), Human Sciences (94 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (105 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (188 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Surgeons, Physicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,448 degrees awarded), Transportation (75 degrees), Human Sciences (94 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (105 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (188 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Elementary & secondary schools (459,987 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (223,922 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (166,887 people), Computer Systems Design (133,234 people), and Construction (89,126 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Utah University.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

568 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Utah University was General Studies with 568 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southern Utah University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,058

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,853

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,058 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Utah University, which is 0.721 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,853).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Utah University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 962 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Utah University in General Studies, which is 0.647 times less than the 1,486 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 1,486 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Utah University in General Studies, which is 1.54 times more than the 962 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from Southern Utah University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Southern Utah University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.4% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,841 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
331 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Utah University is white (3,841 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (331 degrees).

5.6% of degree recipients (275 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,265 degrees awarded
White Female
2,189 degrees awarded
White Female
1,967 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Utah University is white female (2,265 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,189 degrees).

Operations

Southern Utah University has an endowment valued at nearly $41.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.1M (26.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Southern Utah University had a total salary expenditure of 255M. Southern Utah University employs 168 Assistant professors, 103 Associate professors and 77 Professors. Most academics at Southern Utah University are Male Assistant professor (93), Female Assistant professor (75), and Male Professor (64).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Utah University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 375 employees, Management, with 80 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 57 employees.

Endowment

$41.8M

2024 Endowment

14.6%

growth from 2023

Southern Utah University has an endowment valued at about $41.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Utah University grew 14.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.08M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Utah University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$104M

2024 Salaries

12.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southern Utah University paid a median of $104M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($255M) and a 12.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$33M

Instructional Salaries

407

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southern Utah University paid a total of $33M to 407 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Utah University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 375 employees, Management with 80 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 57 employees.

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