Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, Utah, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Long history: Founded in 1897, it was originally a normal school. After years of development, it officially became a comprehensive university in 1990. It is one of the oldest and largest public comprehensive research universities in Utah.

Campus size: The campus covers an area of ​​129 acres and is located in Cedar City, the largest commercial and cultural center in southern Utah. The city is safe and friendly, adjacent to many outdoor recreation areas, and the school also has an educational partnership with the National Park Service, so Southern Utah University is also known as the "Park University".

School ranking: In the 2024 U.S. News Best Western Regional Public University Ranking 29th, the Best Western Regional University Ranking 60th, and the Best Social Mobility Performance in the Western Region of the United States Ranking 90th. In addition, the school was named one of the "Best Western Regional Universities" by the Princeton Review in 2024, one of the top 10 universities in the United States by Consumer Magazine, and its nursing program was named the "Best Nursing Program" in Utah by the RN Nursing Organization.

Academic Strength

Rich professional settings: The school has 7 academic colleges, offering more than 150 undergraduate programs, 32 graduate and certificate programs, and professional doctoral degrees. It covers a variety of fields, including business, education, engineering, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, performing arts, and natural sciences. Majors such as accounting, computer science, nursing, psychology, and art performance are very popular among students.

Distinctive teaching characteristics: Southern Utah University's philosophy is to prioritize student needs, emphasize personalized interactive teaching and professional faculty, and provide students with opportunities to improve their abilities and learn professional courses. The average number of students in each class is 22, and the teacher-student ratio is 1:20. Students can get full attention and guidance from teachers.

Complete course certification: The school's business school is accredited by the AACSB International Business School Association, and engineering courses are accredited by the ABET Engineering and Technology Accreditation Committee. In addition, the school has also obtained corresponding professional certifications in multiple professional fields such as education, art, music, and dance, reflecting the school's high-quality teaching and academic level in these professional fields.

Application requirements

Undergraduate: Applicants are required to graduate from high school or complete freshman courses, with a high school GPA of 2.5 + or 70 points (out of 100) or above, TOEFL 71 points or IELTS 6.0 + scores; TOEFL 68-70 points or IELTS 5.5 points can apply for the dual admission program (language courses with credits + degree courses), and submit at least 4 semesters of high school grades.

Graduate students: Different majors have different requirements. Generally, students are required to have a bachelor's degree and a GPA of around 3.0. At the same time, they need to provide TOEFL, GRE and other standardized test scores, as well as recommendation letters, personal statements, resumes and other application materials.

Campus Life

Student Organizations and Clubs: The school has many officially recognized student organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other fields, such as student unions, academic clubs, music clubs, sports associations, etc. These organizations and clubs will hold various activities for students throughout the school year, including comedy performances, concerts, carnivals, outdoor movies, dances, etc.

Sports: Southern Utah University is a member of the NCAA Division I level, with 17 competition teams. The sports team is called Thunderbirds. The school's sports include American football, gymnastics, basketball, speed skiing, golf, football, hockey, tennis, track and field, volleyball, etc. Students can participate in various sports activities to cultivate teamwork and competitive awareness.