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Southern Utah University

Also known as: SUU, Thunderbirds

Public school in Cedar City, Utah, United States of America

Founded in 1897 as Branch Normal School, Southern Utah University now enrolls 15,444 students (fall 2024) across six colleges, offering more than 140 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs on its scenic 129-acre campus. Classified as an R2: Doctoral University, SUU fields 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams known as the Thunderbirds and is recognized for low student debt and experiential learning opportunities including the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts and the Human Performance Lab.

regional comprehensive

public university

master's university

test-optional

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Since the 2021–2022 academic year, SUU has a permanent test-optional admissions policy: SAT and ACT scores are not required for freshman admission or merit scholarships, though applicants may submit scores for placement or scholarship consideration if they choose.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America

The University of Utah (U of U) is Utah’s flagship public research university located in Salt Lake City, established in 1850.

Utah State University

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Utah State University (USU) is a public land-grant research university in Logan, Utah, founded in 1888.

Utah Tech University

St. George, Utah, United States of America

Utah Tech University (UTU), formerly Dixie State University, is a public baccalaureate college in St. George, Utah, founded in 1911.

Utah Valley University

Orem, Utah, United States of America

Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university in Orem, Utah, established in 1941.

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Weber State University (WSU) is a public master's university in Ogden, Utah, founded in 1889.

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, United States of America

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private nonprofit research university in Provo, Utah, sponsored by the Church Educational System of the LDS Church.

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