# Southern Utah University

Public college in Cedar City, UT. IPEDS ID 230603. Bachelor's & associate degrees (41% of undergraduate awards are bachelor's, 2023-24).
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-utah-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/southern-utah-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 82% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $10,462 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 61%; beats 73% of UT colleges and 63% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $50,296; beats 20% of UT colleges and 41% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $7,751

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,070 |
| 30-48k | $7,235 |
| 48-75k | $9,297 |
| 75-110k | $12,487 |
| 110k+ | $14,917 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.47 years on average (33% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $50,296 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,070 | $27,133 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $7,235 | $32,340 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $9,297 | $41,558 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $12,487 | $55,817 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $14,917 | $66,679 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $19,416 in-state; about $33,646 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $6,962 in-state, $21,192 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $8,824; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 19,190 applicants, 15,443 admitted, 2,269 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 82%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 81%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (50 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | not reported | $100,149 | not reported |
| Accounting | $55,425 | $78,586 | $10,550 |
| Nursing | $65,898 | $74,908 | $11,993 |
| Criminal Justice | $39,744 | $60,008 | $17,500 |
| Biology | not reported | $57,709 | $13,125 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,092 | $57,058 | $14,352 |
| Marketing | $39,150 | $54,485 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,832 | $54,243 | $13,625 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,814 | $54,147 | $16,001 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,042 | $53,357 | $16,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $33,465 | $48,998 | $12,425 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $20,693 | $47,654 | $15,050 |
| Communications | $32,951 | $44,461 | $13,900 |
| Psychology | $27,146 | $42,393 | $11,359 |
| English | $28,818 | $38,210 | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | $27,346 | $36,654 | $14,292 |
| History | not reported | $36,457 | not reported |
| Agriculture | $41,071 | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | $49,655 | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $43,320 | not reported | $8,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | $43,266 | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Air Transportation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | $27,335 | not reported | $19,284 |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | $32,824 | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $84,600 (UT), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage not reported (metro), $79,990 (UT), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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