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Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah

  • Overview
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  • Cost
  • Outcomes
  • Military
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Southern Utah University is a public college located in Cedar City, Utah, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at SUU is $7,574. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $23,784. The college offers Master’s degrees in 13 different degree areas, with 9 Master’s degrees offered online. SUU enrolls 1,531 graduate students, with 78% part-time students, 93% online students, and 4% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Public

Website: www.suu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Graduate students
332 full-time
1,199 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,424
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:64
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:369
  • Online students
    93%
  • Male/Female
    47% / 53%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,574
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$23,784
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$720
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$339
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$720
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,069
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
511 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
18 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:17
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online synchronous class
  • Online asynchronous class
  • On campus day class
  • On campus night class
  • Hybrid classes
  • Traditional semester timing
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Affordability

Affordability

  • Financial aid
  • Scholarships
  • Employer tuition benefits
Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career services
  • Advisors
  • Labs
  • Library
  • Dining services
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Business
Education
Fine Arts
Health Sciences
Human Services
Public Affairs
Science & Technology
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
13
Online master's degrees offered
9

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 2
  • Communications & Journalism: 1
  • Computer Information Sciences: 1
  • Education: 1
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 1
  • Public Admin & Social Services: 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 2
Business

Business Programs

Students interested in pursuing a business degree can choose from several options at SUU. A fully online accounting programs is available. Students can also choose from professional communication, MBA, or a dual MBA-Accounting program.

Degree Options Include

Accounting
Business Administration
MBA/MAcc
Professional Communication

Education

Education Programs

Teachers looking for a Masters of Education program can complete their degree entirely online through Southern Utah University. There is also an option for current music teachers to advance their education through a hybrid program that runs a flexible schedule to be able to accommodate working teachers.

Degree Options Include

Education
Music Education

Fine Arts

Arts Programs

Southern Utah University has designed this program to be completed online in order to be most effective for working professionals. Students will learn essential knowledge from experienced professors and will gain valuable connections in the art world through SUU.

Degree Options Include

Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration

Health Sciences

Master of Sports Conditioning & Performance

The online degree at SUU is an option that allows for a flexible schedule. Aside from all the courses being online, students are offered the opportunity of attending summer courses and clinical workshops on campus.

Human Services

Master of Social Work

The distance MSW degree is a 60 credit program offered on a part-time basis, taking three years to complete. Applications are accepted every three years.

Public Affairs

Public Affairs Programs

Degrees in cybersecurity and public administration can be completed on campus or online. This allows students to gain valuable knowledge on their own schedules.

Degree Options Include

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Public Administration

Science & Technology

Master of Music in Music Technology

The Southern Utah University Master in Music Technology program – offered entirely online – is designed to provide students with a formidable skill-set for today’s musical landscape. With a choice between an emphasis in Performance Technology or Studio Technology, each student can select courses that best define their career aspirations and unique talents.

Contact Southern Utah University

Contact Admissions

graduateadmission@suu.edu

435-865-8665

Main Campus

351 West University Blvd.

Cedar City, UT 84720

435-865-8665

Find SUU Online

suu.edu/graduatestudies

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