Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT | suu.edu
SUU is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 150 programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market. Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.
Representatives
Kellie Mezzo
Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment
(949) 297-6211 kelliemezzo@suu.edu
Eric Bensing
CA and AZ Admissions Counselor
(619) 693-7622 ericbensing@suu.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Rural
Closest Airport (Distance)
CDC (2.7 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
11,237 / 15,033
Average Class Size
35
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
32% / 19% / 1%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Western Athletic Conference.
Average ACT / SAT
20-24 / 1170
Average GPA
3.5-4.0
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
22,398 / 17,104 (76%)
Deposits
3,721
Applications Accepted
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? Yes
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
August 1
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: August 1
Spring: Nov 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
President’s Scholarship: Dec 1
All Others: March 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
https://www.suu.edu/finaid/
Points of Pride
For the past six years, we have been number one in UT for enrollment growth.
SUU is ranked in the top five for the lowest student debt in the West.
Because of our stunning location, we are known as the University of the Parks.
