Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University is one of the seven public 4-year colleges in Utah. The campus is located in Cedar City town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 9,468 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,895 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,345 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 47% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern Utah University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,918, and fees were $758. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,530 and $758 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students9,468 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1933 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1010 to 1220 |
| ACT | 20 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $278/credit | |
| In State Students | $278/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $919/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $334/credit | |
| In State Students | $334/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,053/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,510 | $12,510 | $41,355 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,460 | $19,460 | $64,330 |
| BSN | 125 | $34,750 | $34,750 | $114,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,700 | $16,700 | $52,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Southern Utah University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,315 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $369 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $2,102 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 80% | $5,705 |
| Federal Student Loans | 64% | $3,802 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $9,978 |
$14,451
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,762 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,391 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,184 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,730 |
| Over $110,000$15,717 |
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Student Population
8,550
Undergrads
918
Graduates
5,337
Women
4,131
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
76% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Utah state board of nursing.
