Inside Academics at Southern Utah University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Southern Utah University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

At 22 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Southern Utah University is above the national average of 15 to 1. Southern Utah University employs 71% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Southern Utah University can choose from 62 majors with reported graduates spanning 28 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Southern Utah University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Southern Utah University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Southern Utah University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Southern Utah University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 7,283 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (76% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Southern Utah University.

Explore Further at Southern Utah University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Southern Utah University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Southern Utah University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Southern Utah University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Southern Utah University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Southern Utah University — regional and program accreditation status