Southern Utah University

351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University graduated 13 social work students in the most recent reporting year, placing it #381 of 587 BSW-awarding colleges. Small programs like this one tend to compete on individual attention and placement relationships rather than breadth.

48.1% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $11,840 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $11,840 median across the 5 BSW colleges in Utah. 28.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

15,444
Total Students
13,126
Undergraduates
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

82%
Acceptance Rate
15,605 admitted out of 19,080 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$6,770
Out-of-State
$20,586

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$11,840
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $6,070
$30,001 - $48,000 $7,235
$48,001 - $75,000 $9,297
$75,001 - $110,000 $12,487
$110,001+ $14,917
28%
Receive Pell Grants
17%
Students Borrowing
$5,906
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

48%
Overall
45%
Full-Time
51%
Part-Time
56%
First-Time Students
50%
Transfer Students
27%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 41%
6-Year Completion 48%
8-Year Completion 48%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42.7%
Female
57.3%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
45.2%
Some Distance
32.3%
No Distance
22.5%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
38.5%
Some Distance
36.2%
No Distance
25.2%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
70.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Two or More Races
0.5%
Non-Resident Alien
5.4%
Unknown
9.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
4355867700
Address
351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
IPEDS ID
230603

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.