Check out why Southern Utah University received a C- in our Report Card below. 
Southern Utah University is a public university in Cedar City, Utah with an undergraduate enrollment size of 12,080. The university is located in a rural setting 3 hours south of Provo, Utah. It has a large student organization influence, with over 120 clubs on campus. Students at Southern Utah University can enjoy shopping and restaurants in downtown Cedar City, attend Division I sporting events within the university, view performance art shows at the Heritage Center Theater, or explore the city&#8217;s 42 miles of hiking and biking trails. Southern Utah University&#8217;s athletic teams are referred to as the &#8220;Thunderbirds.&#8221;
Southern Utah University offers more than 150 undergraduate programs, 32 graduate and certificate programs, and a professional doctorate degree for students to choose from. Notable former students include actress Keala Settle, former NFL linebacker Marques Harris, and basketball coach Bill Evans.

Southern Utah University receives a “C” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3388" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

Southern Utah University receives a “D” grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree make $49,900 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Recent Graduates

Southern Utah University receives a “D+” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree make $89,600 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

Southern Utah University receives an “F” grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 77% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private)

Southern Utah University receives a “B+” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $16,958 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

Southern Utah University receives an “A” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. The university <a href="https://www.suu.edu/hr/training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">requires</a> all employees to complete &#8220;FERPA Training&#8221; and &#8220;Title IX and Sexual Harassment Training.&#8221; The university does not mandate any Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity training.
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

Southern Utah University receives a “C” grade for having a Bias Reporting System but not a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

Southern Utah University receives a “C+” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), <a href="https://tbirdconnection.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the university</a> has one right-leaning club compared to two left-leaning clubs. Turning Point USA is the one right-leaning club. Pride and Equality Club at SUU and Students United for Reproductive Freedom are the two left-leaning clubs.
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Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs

Southern Utah University receives an “A” grade due to having an active and thriving <a href="https://tbirdconnection.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tpusa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turning Point USA chapter</a>. Unfortunately, universities and Student Governments around the country often use their power to prevent certain clubs from operating on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

Southern Utah University receives a “D” grade for In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants. The university&#8217;s <a href="https://www.suu.edu/diversity/undocumented-daca-resources.html#:~:text=HB%20144,the%20HB%20144%20Waiver%20Request." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resources for Undocu/DACAmented Students</a> says, &#8220;HB 144 is a state law that allows qualified undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates if they attend a Utah High school for a minimum of three years and graduate from a Utah high school.&#8221;
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In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

Southern Utah University receives an “A” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. <a href="https://catalog.suu.edu/content.php?catoid=24&amp;navoid=4292#parts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The university</a> does require certain categories of courses, but none appear to have a bias in any direction. Students choose courses from the following categories:
<ul>
<li>Written Communication</li>
<li>Quantitative Literacy</li>
<li>American Institutions</li>
<li>Integrated Learning</li>
<li>Fine Arts</li>
<li>Humanities</li>
<li>Social and Behavioral Sciences</li>
<li>Life Sciences</li>
<li>Physical Sciences</li>
</ul>
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

Southern Utah University receives an “A” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university does not appear to have any dormitories, graduation ceremonies, or classes segregated by race or sexual orientation.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

Southern Utah University receives a “B+” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, there has been one incident. In April 2022, members of the LGBTQIA+ community <a href="https://suunews.net/2022/04/21/protestors-and-counter-protestors-face-off-over-hb0011/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">protested</a> a Protect Women&#8217;s Sports rally held by Turning Point USA and several Southern Utah University athletes.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

Southern Utah University receives an &#8220;A&#8221; grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. The <a href="https://www.suu.edu/coronavirus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.suu.edu/coronavirus/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1685827531679000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dy6i6GrVoFNKyDveORmc1">university</a> no longer maintains its COVID-19 page and does not appear to require or encourage anything for students.
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Mask and Vaccine Mandates

Southern Utah University receives a “D-” grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (<a href="https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPEDS</a>), as of 2020, 1.77% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.
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Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees

Southern Utah University receives a “B+” grade for Crime Rates in University City or Town. According to the <a href="https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Federal Bureau of Investigation</a>, the Cedar City, Utah violent crime rate was 217.11 per 100,000 people in 2018, lower than the 2018 national average of 380.56 per 100,000 people. While campus safety is of utmost importance, it is also pertinent to consider the crime rates of the surrounding town or city as students often tend to venture off campus, especially after their freshman year.
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Crime Rates in University City or Town

Southern Utah University receives an &#8220;A&#8221; grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. The <a href="https://catalog.suu.edu/content.php?catoid=24&amp;navoid=4292" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> requires students to complete at least one course (3 credit hours) under American Institutions. The course options are
<ul>
<li class="acalog-course">&#8220;US Economic History&#8221;</li>
<li class="acalog-course">&#8220;American History&#8221;</li>
<li class="acalog-course">&#8220;American National Government&#8221;</li>
<li class="acalog-course">&#8220;American Institutions&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

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Check out why Southern Utah University received a C- in our Report Card below. 

Southern Utah University is a public university in Cedar City, Utah with an undergraduate enrollment size of 12,080. The university is located in a rural setting 3 hours south of Provo, Utah. It has a large student organization influence, with over 120 clubs on campus. Students at Southern Utah University can enjoy shopping and restaurants in downtown Cedar City, attend Division I sporting events within the university, view performance art shows at the Heritage Center Theater, or explore the city's 42 miles of hiking and biking trails. Southern Utah University's athletic teams are referred to as the "Thunderbirds."

Southern Utah University offers more than 150 undergraduate programs, 32 graduate and certificate programs, and a professional doctorate degree for students to choose from. Notable former students include actress Keala Settle, former NFL linebacker Marques Harris, and basketball coach Bill Evans.

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