Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University was established in 1897 as the Branch Normal School. It became the Branch Agricultural College in 1913 and the College of Southern Utah in 1953. It was again renamed as the Southern Utah State College in 1969. SUU gained university status in 1991 and adopted its present name at that time. It is situated in Cedar City, Utah on more than 125 acres of land. The university is organized into the following schools and colleges:

• College of Computing, Integrated Engineering & Technology
• College of Education
• College of Humanities & Social Sciences
• College of Performing & Visual Arts
• College of Science
• School of Business
• School of Continuing & Professional Studies

The university has recognized four Greek service organizations on campus. These include Sigma Nu, Alpha Phi, Sigma Chi and Delta Psi Omega. However, there are some other on-campus Greek service organizations which are not recognized by the United Greek Council. Some of these are the Zeta Xi Zeta, Psi Mu Mu and Alpha Theta Beta.

Southern Utah University Highlights

Where Southern Utah University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and science.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Southern Utah University was 7,057 in 2007 (5,899 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Southern Utah University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Southern Utah University provides on-campus housing for 730 of its 5,899 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Southern Utah University Athletics

Southern Utah University is in the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.

Southern Utah University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 116 male students received the aid (men were 56% of those receiving aid) and 90 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 44% of students receiving such aid) .

Southern Utah University Admissions (2007)

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