Southern Utah University
Location and Contact Information
351 West University BlvdCedar City, UT 84720
USA
Main Tel: (435) 586-7700
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,269 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,847 |
| Room | $ 1,950 |
| Board | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,036 |
| Other | $ 3,550 |
Financial Aid
Southern Utah University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 71% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 59% | $3,631 |
| Institutional Grant | 51% | $2,889 |
| Federal Grant | 19% | $3,457 |
| Pell Grant | 19% | $3,268 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $541 |
| State or Local Grant | 2% | $603 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 25% | $3,775 |
| Federal Loan | 25% | $3,444 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $8,685 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern Utah University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | 21,449 |
| 2 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | 7,951 |
| 3 | CUNY City College | New York, NY | 15,306 |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | 6,303 |
| 5 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | 9,111 |
| 6 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx, NY | 11,860 |
| 7 | Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | 6,404 |
| 8 | Worcester State College | Worcester, MA | 5,378 |
| 9 | Texas A & M University-Commerce | Commerce, TX | 8,725 |
| 10 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | 8,283 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 900 | 57 |
| Associate | 323 | 14 |
| Master | 307 | 7 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 11 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 99 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 86 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 25 |
Students
Student enrollment was 7,516 in 2009-2010 (6,885 full-time equivalent).
About 38% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 62% of the class.
Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.
Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 72% Women 72% All 72%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 450-580 Math 440-580
Room and Board
Southern Utah University provides on-campus housing for 876 of its 6,885 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Mid-Continent Conference for major sports.
The school 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) .
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Southern Utah University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agriculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
- Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Carpentry/Carpenter
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Education
- 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
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
- Engineering Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Nutrition
- Public Administration
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
- Music
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
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
