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83.9%Acceptance
$6,770Tuition
9,533Students
59%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,296Earnings
#9 in UtahPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,586
Average Net Price
$11,432
Students Receiving Financial Aid
24.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,824
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,200
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,394
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$133/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
17.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
24.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,156
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,339
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,243
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,197
$110,001+ $15,580

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,156 annually at Southern Utah University, while those making over $110,000 face costs of $15,580. The average net price sits at $11,432 per year. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $28,600 for low-income families to $62,300 for high earners.

SUU keeps debt manageable with a median of $12,500. Graduates face monthly loan payments of $133, which represents about 3% of their typical $50,296 median earnings after ten years. The school's focus on teacher preparation and outdoor recreation programs helps explain why 68.89% of borrowers successfully repay their loans. Only 17.26% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the relatively modest costs without borrowing.

Utah residents get the strongest value proposition, paying $6,770 in tuition versus $20,586 for out-of-state students. Nearly three-quarters of the 9,533 students come from in-state.

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