College Report Card: South University
South University Contact Information:
School Name:
South University
Street Address:
3810 Main St
City, State & Zip:
Columbia, SC 29203-640
General Phone #:
8037999082
Financial Aid Phone #:
80379990825160
Admissions Phone #:
80379990825200
South University is a private university located on 5 campuses in the Southeast. Campuses are located in Savannah , Georgia ; Montgomery , Alabama ; Tampa and West Palm Beach , Florida and Columbia , South Carolina .
Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees are offered in business, technology, law, medicine and the arts. Classes are small with an average student to teacher ratio of 16:1. Some bachelors degrees are even available online in their entirety. Accelerated learning programs are available. Classes are offered as a 10 or 12-week quarter. Summer courses are available. Double majors and internships are also available.
South’s many different degree levels and programs are reflected in the diverse student bodies. Founded in 1899 as a college of the practical arts, South University has grown to offer a wide variety of degrees focusing on useful trades.
South University campuses provide medical and computer labs, wireless technology and modern classrooms. Each campus has a scholarly library and students have online access to all five. Career and academic counseling is available in addition to career and placement services. Additional undergraduate classes are offered in mornings and evenings. Remedial instruction and tutoring is available.
Financial aid is made available to students from many sources. Career counselors are available every step of the way to help you take advantage of every possible source of aid whether you’re on campus or online. Some of their sources include:
Federal Pell Grant Program -- A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -- A Campus-Based Program providing grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -- A campus-based, federally funded program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need.
Federal Perkins Loan Program - This campus-based loan program provides low-interest loans to students with financial need.
Federal Direct Loan Program -- A federal program in which the U.S. government provides loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools.
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -- A federal loan program where commercial lenders loan to student and parent borrowers at reduced rates.
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -- A Title IV gift-aid program, this state and federal program awards scholarship or grant money to students demonstrating financial need.
Information on the many private scholarship opportunities is available from admissions counselors.
The yearly tuition varies greatly depending upon program, however to get exact figures, prospective students should contact the campus Admissions Office. Room and board also varies greatly by campus.
Through South’s open admissions policy to most programs, 84% of applying students were accepted in 2004. Most applicants opted to submit ACT results with their applications. Transfer credits are accepted. Application fees are $25 for students living in state (of whichever campus applied to), $50 for prospective out-state students and $75 for international applications. English proficiency must be demonstrated for students who graduated a secondary school where other languages were primary for instruction.
The main office of South University can be reached at South University 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah , Georgia . The telephone number is 800-688-0932. The website URL is http://www.southuniversity.edu/.
South University General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Associates Colleges
(Offers associate’s degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees. This group includes community, junior, and technical colleges. )
School Calendar System:
Quarter - The academic year consists of 3 sessions called quarters of about 12 weeks each. The range may be from 10 to 15 weeks. There may be an additional quarter in the summer.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Bachelor's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
No
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
No
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students.
(Close)Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Southeast
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: ANNE F PATTON, PRESIDENT
South University Mission Statement:
South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. To achieve this purpose, the institution offers focused and balanced curricula at the associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. A broad-based core curriculum is offered promoting critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, and skills for life-long learning. South University also attempts to instill in our students a value for learning and professionalism, as well as a commitment to contribute to and advance the communities in which they live and work.
The faculty, staff, and administration of South University uphold the belief that qualified individuals should have the opportunity to pursue formal academic training, and we welcome those who seek educational challenges. The university provides a learning environment that helps students identify goals and the means to achieve them. In this setting, students and faculty learn from each other by interacting both inside and outside of the classroom.
South University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Less than one year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
South University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by South University between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with South University that the program you are looking for is still available.
South University Special Learning Oppertunities:
Cooperative (work-study) program
South University Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
South University Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $11085
Required Fees: $70
Per Credit Hour Charge: $231
In-State:
Tuition: $11085
Required Fees: $70
Per Credit Hour Charge: $231
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $11085
Required Fees: $70
Per Credit Hour Charge: $231
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$7860
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$4410
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$5265
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
South University Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
361
Number Of Undergraduates:
9 (2% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
8 (89%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
7 (78%)
Average Amount: $2376
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
0 (0%)
Average Amount: $
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
0 (0%)
Average Amount: $
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
8 (89%)
Average Amount: $3833
South University Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Recommended
Secondary School Rank:
Recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Recommended
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations:
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:
Men: 28
Women: 99
Total: 127
Number Admitted:
Men: 11
Women: 74
Total: 85
Number Who Enrolled
Full Time:
Men: 6
Women: 48
Total: 54
Number Who Enrolled
Part Time:
Men: 5
Women: 26
Total: 31
South University Enrollment Information:
Students:
361
Undergraduate Students:
361
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
361
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
13
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
348
Full Time Students:
221
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
221
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
221
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
9
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
212
Part Time Students:
140
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
140
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
140
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
4
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
136
South University Accreditation:
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Institiution is acreddited by a state accrediting or approval agency.
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