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Southern Utah University is situated in Cedar City, Utah. SUU was founded by the citizens of Cedar City in 1897. The school was initially named Branch Normal School. Over the years, it underwent five name changes and finally settled on its present name. SUU has now evolved into a comprehensive, regional university which offers a range of graduate, baccalaureate, associate and technical programs.
Southern Utah University is divided into the following academic colleges and schools:
SUU awards Associate, Bachelors and Masters Degrees.
There are a number of clubs and student organizations on campus, including 4 recognized Greek service organizations.
SUU's sports teams are called the Thunderbirds. They compete in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision in football, and in Division I in other sports.
Some of the notable alumni of SUU are Michael O. Leavitt, the 14th Governor of Utah, and Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader representing the State of Nevada.
Southern Utah University is located in a self-contained town, in Cedar City, UT. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Southern Utah University top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching.
The admissions department at Southern Utah University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 540 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 7,057 students (6,572 full-time equivalent).
Southern Utah University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Independent Southwest Region and Mid-Continent Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at Southern Utah University.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Utah University
351 West University Blvd
Cedar City, UT 84720
General Phone: (435) 586-7700
http://www.suu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 351 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social science teaching, history teaching, family/home economics teaching, English teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 288 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, English, history, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 190 | accounting, business management, marketing, finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Science | 69 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 68 | psychology |
| Media | 63 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Family and Social Work | 38 | family and consumer science, human nutrition, child development |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 22 | drama, dance |
| Construction Trades | 18 | construction manager, carpentry |
| Design | 15 | graphic design, interior design |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering science, civil engineering |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies, arts management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | engineering technology, civil drafting, CAD and design |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 7 | agriculture |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science, computer and info science, information technology |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Animal Science and Care | 3 | animal husbandry, equine science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Production Trades | 0 | cabinetmaking |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Utah University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 870 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 262 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 209 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Utah University had a total enrollment of 7,057 students (6,572 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 47% |
| (Foreign Students) | 53% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 79% |
| Nevada | 10% |
| California | 3% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Southern Utah University offers campus housing for 608 of its 6,572 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cedar City, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,774 | 2,336 | 84% | 1,214 | 52% |
| Men | 1,059 | 885 | 84% | 487 | 55% |
| Women | 1,715 | 1,451 | 85% | 727 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,028 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,082 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Room charge | $ 1,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,288 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,036 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,550 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Utah University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 367800)
Southern Utah University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 74 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 61 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $76,507 | 6 | $66,583 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $61,376 | 19 | $58,646 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 67 | $50,144 | 41 | $49,764 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $32,815 | 5 | $40,507 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $45,627 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 157 | $57,941 | 72 | $52,819 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Southwest Region |
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 116 | 90 | 206 |
| Football | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Track | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 49 | 55 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Nutrition
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Utah University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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