Mindy Benson, President | Southern Utah University
Mindy Benson, President | Southern Utah University
At least 18,570 people applied to Iron County college in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 14,330 students enrolled in the university, including 12,649 in undergraduate and 1,681 in graduate programs. Only 4.1% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (69%) and students of unknown ethinicity (14%).
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Southern Utah University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 14,330 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah University | 18,570 | 15,599 | 14,330 |
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