Southern Utah University

https://www.suu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,006

2023 Average Net Price

$12,375

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.5%

19,190 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,033

59.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50.5%

749 Graduates

About

Southern Utah University is a higher education institution located in Iron County, UT. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern Utah University were General Studies (1,664 degrees awarded), Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (24 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (12 degrees).

In 2023, 4,766 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Utah University. 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,655 degrees), 13.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (272 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Utah University is $6,006, which is $−18,569 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Utah University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,485 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Utah University is $6,006, which is $18,569 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,375.

In 2023, 60% of undergraduate students attending Southern Utah University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,006

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Utah University was $6,006. The cost of tuition at Southern Utah University is $−18,569 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Utah University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,375

2023 Value

2.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Utah University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,375. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Utah University grew by 2.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Utah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,808

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Utah University was of $8,808 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 17.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 50% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Utah University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Southern Utah University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.1% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Utah University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Utah University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1485 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Utah University received 19,190 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.34% annual growth. Out of those 19,190 applicants, 15,443 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.5% acceptance rate.

There were 15,033 students enrolled at Southern Utah University in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Utah University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

15,443

Accepted Out of 19,190

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Utah University was 80.5% (15,443 admissions from 19,190 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.34%, while admissions declined by 0.822%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Utah University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

102

Scores Submitted (2021)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Utah University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Utah University had a total enrollment of 15,033 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Utah University is 8,984 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,049. This means that 59.8% of students enrolled at Southern Utah University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Utah University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.5% White, 8.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.05% Black or African American, 1.74% Asian, 0.931% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.765% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.632% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Southern Utah University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.4%), followed by White Male (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Utah University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,033 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Utah University is 8,984 and the part-time enrollment is 6,049. This means that 59.8% of students enrolled at Southern Utah University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Utah University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Utah University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southern Utah University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Utah University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
11,051 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,317 enrolled students
Black or African American
308 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Utah University is 73.5% White, 8.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.05% Black or African American, 1.74% Asian, 0.931% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.765% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.632% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,034 students (6.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 914 more women than men received degrees from Southern Utah University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Utah University is white (3,655 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (272 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern Utah University is General Studies (1,664 degrees awarded), followed by Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (24 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Utah University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,472 degrees awarded), Transportation (81 degrees), and Human Sciences (104 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Elementary & middle school teachers (195,180 people), Other managers (149,366 people), Secondary school teachers (97,064 people), Graphic designers (96,268 people), and Postsecondary teachers (81,598 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Utah University in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,472 degrees awarded), Transportation (81 degrees), Human Sciences (104 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (95 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (167 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,472 degrees awarded), Transportation (81 degrees), Human Sciences (104 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (95 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (167 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Utah University are Elementary & secondary schools (430,993 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (205,282 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (147,341 people), Computer Systems Design (112,392 people), and Construction (79,278 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Utah University.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
1,664 degrees awarded
Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
24 degrees awarded
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern Utah University was General Studies with 1,664 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southern Utah University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,926

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,840

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,926 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Utah University, which is 0.678 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,840).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Utah University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 911 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Utah University in General Studies, which is 0.584 times less than the 1,561 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,561 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Utah University in General Studies, which is 1.71 times more than the 911 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Southern Utah University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Utah University is Female and Asian (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.4% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,655 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
272 degrees awarded
Black or African American
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Utah University is white (3,655 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (272 degrees).

7.32% of degree recipients (349 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,189 degrees awarded
White Male
1,466 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
161 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Utah University is white female (2,189 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,466 degrees).

Operations

Southern Utah University has an endowment valued at nearly $36.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.45M (12.2%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southern Utah University had a total salary expenditure of 232M. Southern Utah University employs 160 Assistant professors, 103 Associate professors and 71 Professors. Most academics at Southern Utah University are Male Assistant professor (92), Female Assistant professor (68), and Male Associate professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Utah University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 326 employees, Management, with 76 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 59 employees.

Endowment

$36.5M

2023 Endowment

8.8%

growth from 2022

Southern Utah University has an endowment valued at about $36.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Utah University grew 8.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Utah University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$92.3M

2023 Salaries

12.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Utah University paid a median of $92.3M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($232M) and a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.8M

Instructional Salaries

389

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Utah University paid a total of $30.8M to 389 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

160 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

326 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Utah University were Assistant professor with 160 employees, Associate professor with 103 employees, and Professor with 71 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Utah University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 326 employees, Management with 76 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Utah University was Male Assistant professor with 92 employees, Female Assistant professor with 68 employees, and Male Associate professor with 62 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Utah University.

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