by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 11,249 undergraduates in 2020, Southern Utah University is a large, public university located in Cedar City, Utah. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Southern Utah University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southern Utah University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southern Utah University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Southern Utah University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southern Utah University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Southern Utah University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Southern Utah University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Southern Utah University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Southern Utah University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Southern Utah University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,249 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,652 (68.0%). Part-time attendance was 3,597 (32.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,652 | 3,597 | 11,249 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southern Utah University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southern Utah University #890 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southern Utah University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southern Utah University Diversity Guide.
Southern Utah University has a total of 516 student athletes, 290 men and 226 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,415,221 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,300,740 |
| Net | $114,481 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern Utah University Athletics