The Department of Nursing at Southern Utah University, located in Cedar City, is part of SUU's College of Health Sciences and Human Performance. SUU itself was founded in 1897 as a branch of the University of Utah's teacher training system, and its nursing programs have grown to serve the healthcare workforce needs of southern Utah and the surrounding region. The department offers pathways including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an RN-to-BSN completion option, and graduate-level nursing study, and is known for small cohorts, strong NCLEX preparation, and clinical partnerships with regional hospitals and clinics.
Students experience a close-knit learning environment with low student-to-faculty ratios, simulation laboratories, and clinical placements in rural and community healthcare settings that build broad, versatile skills. The surrounding campus offers Division I athletics, outdoor recreation near Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Cedar Breaks, and a supportive small-city atmosphere. Nursing admission is competitive and cohort-based, so applicants typically complete prerequisite coursework and a separate program application in addition to general university admission.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Cedar City, Utah |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Total students | 13,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 19:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 75% |
| Graduation rate | 50% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $7,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,000 |
| Room & board | $9,500 |
| Average financial aid | $8,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 80% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | 19-26 |
| Average GPA | 3.50 |
| Regular deadline | August 1 |
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