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ACCEPTANCE RATE

78.35%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

24

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,162

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Southern Utah University. Get more details below including other Utah colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Southern Utah University

150 E College Ave, Ephraim, UT

SUU is a public institution located in Cedar City, Utah and provides a large number of program options for students. Over eight thousand students enroll at SUU annually.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Education
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 19 to 26 on the ACT, or 1350 to 1700 on the SAT. 76% of those students that apply are accepted to Southern Utah University, of which 42 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at suu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,100 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Southern Utah University is the "Thunderbirds", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the SUU website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Utah University offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female13

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White12
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Fine Arts and Studio Arts program at Southern Utah University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Southern Utah University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Southern Utah University may offer services to students like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Southern Utah University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Big Sky Conference)
  • Track and Field (Big Sky Conference)
  • Football (Big Sky Conference)
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball