Southern Utah University
Founded 1897
President Mindy Benson (President)
Fees USD 7,616
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Rural
Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public university founded in 1897 in Cedar City, Utah, near Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Enrolling 12,000 students in the heart of Utah’s spectacular canyon country, SUU is known for business, education, aviation, outdoor recreation, and performing arts programs. Cedar City is home to the Utah Shakespeare Festival — the largest outdoor Shakespeare festival in the United States.
Colleges
- Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business — AACSB-accredited; business programs in the Intermountain West
- College of Education and Human Development — Teacher preparation for Southern Utah
- Aviation Sciences — FAA-approved flight training in ideal Utah flying weather
- College of Performing and Visual Arts — Utah Shakespeare Festival partnership
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~81% | In-State Tuition: ~$7,616