South University-Savannah

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,732

2.82% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,116

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

698

92.6% Full-Time

About

South University-Savannah is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-Savannah were Physician Assistant (70 degrees awarded), Anesthesiologist Assistant (29 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (20 degrees).

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Savannah. 75.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (141 degrees), 2.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Savannah is $15,732, which is $−8,843 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Savannah was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 7,689 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Savannah is $15,732, which is $8,843 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,116.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending South University-Savannah received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,732

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South University-Savannah was $15,732. The cost of tuition at South University-Savannah is $−8,843 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South University-Savannah (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,116

2023 Value

12.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South University-Savannah had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,116. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South University-Savannah grew by 12.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of South University-Savannah (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,141

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Savannah was of $8,141 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.48% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South University-Savannah (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at South University-Savannah received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.9% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Savannah (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Savannah was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 7689 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South University-Savannah had a total enrollment of 698 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South University-Savannah is 646 students and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 92.6% of students enrolled at South University-Savannah are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Savannah, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.7% White, 33.2% Black or African American, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.45% Asian, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.716% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South University-Savannah in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.6%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Black or African American Male (9.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (15%) and White Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Savannah in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 698 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Savannah is 646 and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 92.6% of students enrolled at South University-Savannah are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South University-Savannah (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South University-Savannah was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), South University-Savannah had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South University-Savannah (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
305 enrolled students
Black or African American
232 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
67 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Savannah is 43.7% White, 33.2% Black or African American, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.45% Asian, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.716% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (3.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 129 more women than men received degrees from South University-Savannah. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Savannah is white (141 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-Savannah is Physician Assistant (70 degrees awarded), followed by Anesthesiologist Assistant (29 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Savannah, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (229 degrees awarded), Business (19 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are Registered nurses (1,607,182 people), Accountants & auditors (1,067,317 people), Other managers (968,972 people), Software developers (749,591 people), and Financial managers (561,289 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Savannah in 2023 are Health (229 degrees awarded), Business (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees), Psychology (1 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are Health (229 degrees awarded), Business (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees), Psychology (1 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,013,273 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,111,664 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (652,320 people), Computer Systems Design (588,331 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (585,607 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South University-Savannah.

Most Common (2023)

Physician Assistant
70 degrees awarded
Anesthesiologist Assistant
29 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-Savannah was Physician Assistant with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at South University-Savannah according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

190

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah, which is 0.321 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (190).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South University-Savannah by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah in Pharmacy, which is 0.394 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah in Physician Assistant, which is 6 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 7% of students graduating from South University-Savannah completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South University-Savannah is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
141 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded
Asian
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Savannah is white (141 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
109 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded
White Male
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Savannah is white female (109 degrees awarded). There were 2.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (48 degrees).

Operations

South University-Savannah employs 20 Assistant professors, 5 Instructors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at South University-Savannah are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Assistant professor (9), and Female Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Savannah are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.23M

2023 Salaries

10.2%

decline from 2022

In 2023, South University-Savannah paid a median of $8.23M in salaries, a 10.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.13% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.33M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South University-Savannah paid a total of $3.33M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Savannah were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Instructor with 5 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Savannah were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Savannah was Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Female Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South University-Savannah.

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