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Southern Utah University

School profile / Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University

Public · 4-year·15,444 students enrolled

GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026

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Graduation rate

61%

Reported student outcome

Acceptance rate

82%

Reported admissions data

Overview

This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $11,840 a year against a $20,898 list price, a 43% gap.

Southern Utah University is a small-town public four-year institution located in Cedar City, UT. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 15,444 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

At a glance

Acceptance rate82%
Graduation rate61%
Enrollment15,444
Student:faculty22:1
Avg net price$11,840
Total cost (sticker)$20,898

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82%
Applications
19,080
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics

Student:faculty

22:1

Avg class size (est.)

~55 students

Student-faculty ratio
22:1
Avg class size (est.)
~55 students
Academic calendar
Semester
Graduation rate
61%
GradFax Outcomes Index
B

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Costs

Sticker price

$20,898

Avg net price after aid

$11,840

Sticker price$20,898
Avg net price after aid$11,840
Tuition (in-state)
$6,962
Tuition (out-of-state)
$21,192
Room & board
$13,936
Total cost of attendance (sticker)
$20,898
Avg net price after aid
$11,840
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Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

61%

Avg grant aid

$10,277

Receiving financial aid
61%
Pell grant recipients
25%
Avg grant aid
$10,277

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment
15,444
Institution type
4-year
Control
Public

Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Campus life

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Location

City, state
Cedar City, UT
Campus setting
Town: Remote
Distance from home
Cost of living
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City, campus setting and the land grant, HBCU and tribal college designations are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

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Southern Utah University profile on GradFax. Verified data from IPEDS 2024 and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition, acceptance rate, enrollment, graduation rate, campus details, and financial aid data sourced from official government records.