Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students are gathered to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 140 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate and certificate programs across seven academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market.

Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. Southern Utah University has been continually accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) since 1933. Southern Utah University is a dynamic teaching and learning community that engages students in experiential education leading to personal growth, civic responsibility, and professional excellence. 

SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students - more than 12,000 - to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.

There are also available academic scholarships for eligible students starting 2022-2023 at SUU. 

• Only one score (GPA or ACT or SAT) is required for all scholarships except President’s
• The score that provides each student the best scholarship is used
• Minimum 2.3 High School GPA required for scholarships awarded based upon ACT or SAT
• GPA scale is unweighted (4.00 is highest)
• ACT and SAT scores DO NOT include the Writing sections of the exams and Superscores are not accepted.
• Full scholarship renewal information and guidelines are provided with online scholarship acceptance

There are limited number of President’s Scholarships available, students meeting requirements upon admission to SUU will be notified of the application process. A completed admissions application with relevant documents and information must be submitted for consideration.