South University-Cleveland

www.southuniversity.edu/cleveland#location=Cleveland,%20OH

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,920

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

80.8% Full-Time

About

South University-Cleveland is a higher education institution located in Cuyahoga County, OH. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South University-Cleveland were Registered Nursing (24 degrees awarded), Information Science (3 degrees), and Paralegal (3 degrees).

In 2019, 75 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Cleveland. 81.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (39 degrees), 1.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Cleveland is $16,920, which is $5,136 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Cleveland is $16,920

In 2018, 92% of undergraduate students attending South University-Cleveland received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,920

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at South University-Cleveland was $16,920.

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

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of South University-Cleveland (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at South University-Cleveland received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 1.08% with respect to 2017, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Cleveland (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.

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

310

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Cleveland was 3.12%, which represents 310 out of the 9951 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-Cleveland had a total enrollment of 99 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at South University-Cleveland is 80 students and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at South University-Cleveland are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Cleveland, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.5% Black or African American, 31.3% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Asian, 1.01% Two or More Races, and 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South University-Cleveland in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.9%), followed by White Female (28.8%) and White Male (9.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.1%), followed by White Female (21.4%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Cleveland in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Cleveland is 80 and the part-time enrollment is 19. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at South University-Cleveland are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2017 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-Cleveland was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), South University-Cleveland had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
51 enrolled students
White
31 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Cleveland is 51.5% Black or African American, 31.3% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Asian, 1.01% Two or More Races, and 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2019, 47 more women than men received degrees from South University-Cleveland. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Cleveland is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (26 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South University-Cleveland is Registered Nursing (24 degrees awarded), followed by Information Science (3 degrees) and Paralegal (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Cleveland are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

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-Cleveland are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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 South University-Cleveland are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 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-Cleveland.

Most Common (2019)

Registered Nursing
24 degree-majors awarded
Information Science
3 degree-majors awarded
Paralegal
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South University-Cleveland was Registered Nursing with 24 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 14 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Cleveland, which is 0.23 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (61).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 8 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Cleveland in Divinity & Ministry, which is 2 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 24 degrees were awarded to women at South University-Cleveland in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at South University-Cleveland is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2019)

Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
White
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Cleveland is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (26 degrees).

5.33% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

Black or African American Female
30 degrees awarded
White Female
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Cleveland is black or african american female (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (23 degrees).

Operations

South University-Cleveland employs 3 Assistant professors, 2 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Cleveland are Female Instructor (2), Female Assistant professor (2), and Male Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Cleveland are: Management, with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.62M

2018 Salaries

28.4%

decline from 2017

In 2018, South University-Cleveland paid a median of $2.62M in salaries, a 28.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$384k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, South University-Cleveland paid a total of $384k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Cleveland were Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Cleveland were Management with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Cleveland was Female Instructor with 2 employees, Female Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 1 employees.

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