Southern Union State Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,810

1.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,718

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,673

51.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27%

216 Graduates

About

Southern Union State Community College is a higher education institution located in Randolph County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern Union State Community College were General Studies (445 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (108 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (45 degrees).

In 2023, 1,619 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Union State Community College. 52.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,151 degrees), 4.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (239 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Union State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 667 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,718.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Southern Union State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Union State Community College was $3,810. The cost of tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Union State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,718

2023 Value

0.656%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Union State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,718. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Union State Community College grew by 0.656%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Union State Community College (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

$6,550

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Union State Community College was of $6,550 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.97% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Union State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Southern Union State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.64% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Union State Community College (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 Southern Union State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 667 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

Southern Union State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,673 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Union State Community College is 2,405 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,268. This means that 51.5% of students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Union State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.5% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 4.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 1.63% Asian, 0.171% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0428% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.2%), followed by White Female (32.5%) and Black or African American Female (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Union State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,673 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Union State Community College is 2,405 and the part-time enrollment is 2,268. This means that 51.5% of students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Union State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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 Southern Union State Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southern Union State Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Union State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,249 enrolled students
Black or African American
862 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
216 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Union State Community College is 69.5% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 4.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.89% Two or More Races, 1.63% Asian, 0.171% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0428% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 54 students (1.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 95 more women than men received degrees from Southern Union State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 4.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (239 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern Union State Community College is General Studies (445 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (108 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (45 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Union State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (811 degrees), and Precision Production (78 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 Southern Union State Community College are Registered nurses (1,461,667 people), Medical & health services managers (161,967 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,125 people), Pharmacists (134,624 people), and Other managers (125,121 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Union State Community College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (811 degrees), Precision Production (78 degrees), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Health (379 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 Southern Union State Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern Union State Community College are Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (811 degrees), Precision Production (78 degrees), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Health (379 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Union State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Union State Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
445 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
108 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
45 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern Union State Community College was General Studies with 445 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southern Union State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

762

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

857

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 762 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College, which is 0.889 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (857).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Union State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 354 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College in General Studies, which is 0.775 times less than the 457 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 457 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College in General Studies, which is 1.29 times more than the 354 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Southern Union State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (51.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Union State Community College is Male and Black or African American (51.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, 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
1,151 degrees awarded
Black or African American
239 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Union State Community College is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 4.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (239 degrees).

3.46% of degree recipients (56 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
594 degrees awarded
White Male
557 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Union State Community College is white female (594 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (557 degrees).

Operations

Southern Union State Community College employs 100 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Union State Community College are Female Instructor (56), and Male Instructor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, Service, with 28 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17M

2023 Salaries

7.77%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Union State Community College paid a median of $17M in salaries, a 7.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.511% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.85% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.6M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Union State Community College paid a total of $6.6M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College was Instructor with 100 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, Service with 28 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College was Female Instructor with 56 employees, and Male Instructor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Union State Community College.

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