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About This Campus
Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, Utah, a city of approximately 24,000, situated in one of the most unique scenic and recreational areas in the nation. It is centrally located within an hour-and-a-half drive of Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and within a three-hour drive of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas is a two-and-a-half hour drive away. For the outdoor enthusiast, the area offers hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, golfing, fishing and hunting. Students can enjoy a number of local festivals, including the Tony-Award winning Utah Shakespeare Festival. SUU is a comprehensive, regional liberal arts university offering graduate, baccalaureate, associate and technical programs. From the time of its founding, SUU has placed students first by featuring personalized and participative classes, combined with qualified and supportive faculty, staff and administration.Fast Facts
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| Location | | Cedar City |
| Population | | 32,067 |
| Enrollment | | 11,224 |
| Language | | English |
| Calendar | | Semester |
| Canada | | Home & Host |
| Fall | | 09/08-12/17 |
| Spring | | 01/10-4/28 |
Campus Diversity
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| 1st Nation/Native | | 1% |
| Asian | | 1% |
| Black | | 2% |
| Hawaiian/P.I. | | 1% |
| Hispanic/Latino | | 6% |
| Two or more | | 1% |
| White | | 70% |
| Other | | 18% |
| International | | 6% |