More selective than 60% of Utah colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southern Utah University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Southern Utah University's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Southern Utah University or have its file? Send it to us.
Southern Utah University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southern Utah University compared with other Utah colleges?
Southern Utah University has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 5 Utah colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster University | 67% | 64% | $27,094 |
| 2 | Brigham Young University | 68% | 81% | $15,564 |
| 3 | Southern Utah University | 82% | 61% | $10,462 |
| 4 | University of Utah | 86% | 65% | $16,200 |
| 5 | Utah State University | 92% | 59% | $14,936 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Utah colleges →
Who enrolls at Southern Utah University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southern Utah University admissions questions
What is the Southern Utah University acceptance rate?
Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 15,443 of 19,190 applicants were admitted.
Does Southern Utah University require the SAT or ACT?
Southern Utah University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Southern Utah University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,269 of 15,443).
Is Southern Utah University getting harder to get into?
Southern Utah University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern Utah University overview