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Southern Utah University (SUU)
- 351 West University Blvd
- Cedar City, UT 84720
- OPEID College Code: 00367800
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- General Phone: (435) 586-7700
- President: Michael Benson
- Website: www.suu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 7,057
- College Alias: SUU
- College Mascot: Thunderbirds
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SUU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,114 | 2,020 | 3,134 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 885 (79%) | 1,616 (80%) | 2,501 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 474 (54%) | 795 (49%) | 1,269 (51%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 182 | 13% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,260 | 87% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 69%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 21% | 18% | - | 46% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,361 | $1,740 | $533 | $1,515 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 32 | 27 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,161 | 1,102 | 971 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,796 | $3,565 | $3,358 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,326 | $10,603 | $9,878 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,036 | $1,036 | $1,036 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,782 | $13,551 | $13,344 |
| Out of State | $21,312 | $20,589 | $19,864 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,782 | $13,551 | $13,344 |
| Out of State | $21,312 | $20,589 | $19,864 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,382 | $8,151 | $7,944 |
| Out of State | $15,912 | $15,189 | $14,464 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,057 Undergraduate: 6,489 Graduate: 568
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,066 Female: 3,991
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,823 Female: 3,666
- Graduate Gender Male: 243 Female: 325
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,145 Part-Time: 1,912
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,002 Part-Time: 1,487
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 143 Part-Time: 425
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 83 | 1% |
| American Indian | 123 | 2% |
| Black | 75 | 1% |
| Asian | 129 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 3% |
| White | 6,176 | 88% |
| Unknown | 228 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 450 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,043 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,261 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,359 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 845 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 303 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 227 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 343 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 214 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 781 | 537 | 244 |
| Faculty Status | 237 | 230 | 7 |
| Tenured Faculty | 100 | 100 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 317 | 222 | 95 |
| Primarily Instruction | 317 | 222 | 95 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 104 | 89 | 15 |
| Other Professionals | 198 | 105 | 93 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 162 | 121 | 41 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 97 | 60 | 37 |
| Skilled Crafts | 29 | 29 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 33 | 30 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,168 (222) | $55,612 (151) | $51,095 (71) |
| Professor | $69,461 (35) | $71,365 (28) | $61,845 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $57,272 (71) | $58,175 (50) | $55,123 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,017 (107) | $47,903 (68) | $48,216 (39) |
| Lecturer | $37,658 (5) | $31,500 (1) | $39,198 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,168 (222) | $55,612 (151) | $51,095 (71) |
| Professor | $69,461 (35) | $71,365 (28) | $61,845 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $57,272 (71) | $58,175 (50) | $55,123 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,017 (107) | $47,903 (68) | $48,216 (39) |
| Lecturer | $37,658 (5) | $31,500 (1) | $39,198 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,672,511 | $1,063,848 | $608,663 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 338 | 209 | 129 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 330 | 201 | 129 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 90 | 49 | 41 |
| Football | 100 | 100 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Gymnastics | 16 | - | 16 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $62,287 | $39,811 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $26,419 | $24,169 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 42% |
| Unknown | 28% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 29 | 31 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 11 | 11 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 23 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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