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Interested in attending Southern Utah University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southern Utah University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
September 8
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Southern Utah University?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUU accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 19,099 people applied and 15,443 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
8466 / 10407 (81%)
Men
6972 / 8692 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southern Utah University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Southern Utah University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Southern Utah University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUU considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern Utah University?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

19% of freshmen who attended SUU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 46% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

SUU is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Southern Utah University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 8
Regular admission deadline

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