Southern Utah University Ranks Nationally for Student Satisfaction
Published: August 28, 2026 |
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Southern Utah University (SUU) has been recognized as one of the nation's highest performing colleges and universities for student satisfaction, earning a place on the inaugural 2026 Student Voice Score® (SVS®) Honors List, released by higher education technology company, EdSights. This recognition comes as the University prepares to welcome students back to campus next week for the fall 2026 semester.
The Student Voice Score Honors List recognizes the top-performing 20 percent of participating colleges and universities within each higher education sector, celebrating institutions that are setting the national standard for student experience and success. The recognition comes as the newly released 2026 Student Voice Score Report found that student satisfaction has increased nationally for the third consecutive year, offering an encouraging counterpoint to many of the challenges facing higher education today.
"SUU is extremely proud to be recognized by our own students for this honor," said Jared Tippets, SUU Vice President of Student Affairs. "Creating a world-class student experience is our top priority. This recognition validates our team's dedication and confirms that SUU remains a special place where students truly come first."
The Student Voice Score (SVS) is an industry-first benchmark used to measure satisfaction from college students across the country, assessing universities based on key factors that include academic experience, student life and community, engagement with faculty and staff, campus facilities and resources, and overall career preparations.
This years' report collected responses from over 125,000 students representing 250+ institutions in the US. The SVS uses the same methodology as national Net Promoter Scores (NPS). This approach to measuring student sentiment allows campuses across the country to receive an unbiased understanding of their students' satisfaction with their college experience and observe how the sentiment varies across student populations.
About Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students realize their potential through personalized mentorship from people dedicated to helping them soar. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, SUU provides hands-on, career-focused learning to prepare students for the future. Located in the world's best backyard, SUU's safe and vibrant campus offers a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels supported and inspired by both the natural beauty and a strong sense of community. Whether on campus or online, SUU provides an education that is competitively priced and highly valued, giving students the skills and confidence to thrive in any professional setting. This is where students soar!
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