What Southern Utah costs
Southern Utah University charges $6,962 a year in published tuition and fees for Utah residents, about $3,481 a semester, and $21,192 a year for students from other states, about $10,596 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,416 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,645 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Southern Utah University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Southern Utah
For fall 2024, Southern Utah University received 19,080 applications and admitted 15,605 students, and 2,134 enrolled as first-years.
What Southern Utah students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Southern Utah University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 115 |
| Psychology | 112 |
| Accounting | 104 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 98 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 95 |
| Business Administration and Management | 88 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 75 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Southern Utah
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming: 7,944 undergraduates
- University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho: 7,747 undergraduates
- University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida: 9,330 undergraduates
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania: 9,210 undergraduates
- South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota: 9,198 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Southern Utah University's acceptance rate? 81.8% for fall 2024: 15,605 of 19,080 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Southern Utah University? $6,962 a year for in-state students and $21,192 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Southern Utah University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Southern Utah University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Southern Utah University? About 9,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Southern Utah University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Southern Utah University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Southern Utah University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
