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Southern Utah University is located in a self-contained town, in Cedar City, Utah. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Southern Utah University top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Southern Utah University often study media, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 580 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Southern Utah University offers classes to 6,859 students (5,567 full-time equivalent).
The school has a large share of part-time students. Southern Utah University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in 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
Admissions Phone: (435) 586-7740
Financial Aid Phone: (435) 586-7735
http://www.suu.edu
Southern Utah University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 273 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching, English teaching, industrial arts teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, family/home economics teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 170 | accounting, business management, finance, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 119 | sociology, political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, history, geography courses, German language, ... |
| Media | 77 | communication studies |
| Science | 71 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 45 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | family and consumer science, child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | information science, data processing tech, computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 22 | drama, dance |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies, arts management |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | manufacturing tech, CAD and design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | athletic trainer |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 9 | agricultural operations |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 7 | building inspector, carpentry |
| Design | 3 | interior design |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal husbandry |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | industrial electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Utah University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 854 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 100 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 4 |
In 2005, Southern Utah University had a total enrollment of 6,859 students (5,567 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 84% |
| Nevada | 5% |
| California | 2% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Southern Utah University offers campus housing for 700 of its 5,567 (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 | 1,734 | 1,573 | 91% | 976 | 62% |
| Men | 646 | 583 | 90% | 378 | 65% |
| Women | 1,088 | 990 | 91% | 598 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| 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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (435) 586-7740
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,358 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,878 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (435) 586-7735
Southern Utah University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $64,435 | 6 | $56,706 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $52,303 | 22 | $49,827 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $42,287 | 21 | $40,289 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $40,127 | 10 | $39,463 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $37,531 | 5 | $34,394 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 149 | $49,276 | 64 | $44,517 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 50 | 110 |
| Football | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Track | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Basketball | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 30 | 38 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
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
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
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
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Utah University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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