South University-Austin

www.southuniversity.edu/austin#location=Austin, TX

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,100
    8.7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $26,168
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    297
    85.5% Full-Time

    About

    South University-Austin is a higher education institution located in Williamson County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South University-Austin were Registered Nursing (29 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (4 degrees).

    In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Austin. 79.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (24 degrees), 1.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Austin is $17,100, which is $−11,078 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Austin is $17,100, which is $11,078 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,168.

    In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending South University-Austin received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,100
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at South University-Austin was $17,100. The cost of tuition at South University-Austin is $−11,078 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $26,168
    2024 Value
    2.89%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 South University-Austin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,168. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South University-Austin grew by 2.89%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,925
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Austin was of $8,925 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.63% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    86%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    56%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    86% of undergraduate students at South University-Austin received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10.3% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    South University-Austin had a total enrollment of 297 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South University-Austin is 254 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at South University-Austin are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at South University-Austin, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.6% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.41% Asian, 2.02% Two or More Races, and 0.673% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at South University-Austin in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.8%) and White Female (18.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.8%), followed by Asian Female (12.8%) and White Male (10.5%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    85.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at South University-Austin in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 297 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Austin is 254 and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at South University-Austin are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    38%
    2024 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-Austin was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), South University-Austin had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      85 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      85 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      79 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at South University-Austin is 28.6% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.41% Asian, 2.02% Two or More Races, and 0.673% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 16 students (5.39%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 44 more women than men received degrees from South University-Austin. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Austin is black or african american (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South University-Austin is Registered Nursing (29 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (4 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Austin, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (57 degrees awarded), Protective Services (3 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 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-Austin are Registered nurses (1,651,941 people), Accountants & auditors (1,075,223 people), Other managers (1,021,831 people), Software developers (812,015 people), and Financial managers (581,221 people).

    The most specialized majors at South University-Austin in 2024 are Health (57 degrees awarded), Protective Services (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), Psychology (2 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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-Austin are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at South University-Austin are Health (57 degrees awarded), Protective Services (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), Psychology (2 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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-Austin are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,177,598 people), Computer Systems Design (1,266,468 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,194,518 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (752,816 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (597,097 people).

    The most specialized majors at South University-Austin are Health (57 degrees awarded), Protective Services (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), Psychology (2 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South University-Austin.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Administrative Assistant
      13 degrees awarded
    2. Physical Therapy Technician
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at South University-Austin was Medical Administrative Assistant with 13 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    15
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    59
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Austin, which is 0.254 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Austin in Registered Nursing, which is 0.16 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Austin in Registered Nursing, which is 6.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    4%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 4% of students graduating from South University-Austin completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 4% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      24 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      21 degrees awarded
    3. White
      16 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Austin is black or african american (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      34 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      30 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      29 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Austin is white female (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (30 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, South University-Austin had a total salary expenditure of 9.42M. South University-Austin employs 10 Assistant professors, 2 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Austin are Female Assistant professor (6), Male Assistant professor (4), and Female Instructor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Austin are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.66M
    2024 Salaries
    44%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, South University-Austin paid a median of $3.66M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($9.42M) and a 44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.1% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.83% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.17M
    Instructional Salaries
    12
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, South University-Austin paid a total of $1.17M to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Austin were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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