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Summary
Southern Utah University is a public institution that was founded in 1897. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,231, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 129 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Southern Utah University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 71. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,198 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,910 (2011-12).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $12,614,144 |
Applying
When applying to Southern Utah University, it's important to note the application deadline is May 1. The application fee at Southern Utah University is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 77.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 77% |
| Application deadline | May 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Southern Utah University is 25:1, and the school has 37.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Southern Utah University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 63.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 21% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Southern Utah University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,231, with a gender distribution of 42.1 percent male students and 57.9 percent female students. 13.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 87.0 percent of students live off campus. Southern Utah University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Southern Utah University offers a number of student services including placement service, health service, and health insurance. Southern Utah University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour emergency telephones and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Southern Utah University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $5,198 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $15,910 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
