South University-Montgomery

www.southuniversity.edu/montgomery#location=Montgomery,%20AL

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,732
2.82% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$25,157
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
319
71.5% Full-Time

About

South University-Montgomery is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South University-Montgomery were Physical Therapy Technician (18 degrees awarded), Medical Administrative Assistant (11 degrees), and Medical Assistant (3 degrees).

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Montgomery. 83.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (56 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Montgomery is $15,732, which is $−13,548 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Montgomery 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-Montgomery is $15,732, which is $13,548 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,157.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending South University-Montgomery received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,732
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South University-Montgomery was $15,732. The cost of tuition at South University-Montgomery is $−13,548 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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Average Net Price

$25,157
2023 Value
7.49%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 South University-Montgomery had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,157. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South University-Montgomery grew by 7.49%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,141
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Montgomery 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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

90%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at South University-Montgomery received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Montgomery 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.

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Enrollment

South University-Montgomery had a total enrollment of 319 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South University-Montgomery is 228 students and the part-time enrollment is 91. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at South University-Montgomery are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Montgomery, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.7% Black or African American, 17.2% White, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.627% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.627% Asian.

Students enrolled at South University-Montgomery in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (66.2%), followed by White Female (14.4%) and Black or African American Male (9.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (73.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (13.2%) and White Female (5.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Montgomery in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 319 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Montgomery is 228 and the part-time enrollment is 91. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at South University-Montgomery are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

29%
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-Montgomery was 29%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), South University-Montgomery had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    251 enrolled students
  2. White
    55 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Montgomery is 78.7% Black or African American, 17.2% White, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.627% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.627% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 3 students (0.94%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 64 more women than men received degrees from South University-Montgomery. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Montgomery is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South University-Montgomery is Physical Therapy Technician (18 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Administrative Assistant (11 degrees) and Medical Assistant (3 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Montgomery, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (72 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (2 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-Montgomery are Registered nurses (1,563,881 people), Accountants & auditors (1,050,627 people), Other managers (923,318 people), Software developers (737,940 people), and Financial managers (548,069 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Montgomery in 2023 are Health (72 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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-Montgomery are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at South University-Montgomery are Health (72 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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-Montgomery are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,735,794 people), Elementary & secondary schools (682,112 people), Computer Systems Design (654,165 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (422,281 people), and Outpatient care centers (410,059 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Montgomery are Health (72 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Business (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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-Montgomery.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Registered Nursing
    17 degrees awarded
  2. Health Care Administration & Management
    6 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South University-Montgomery was Registered Nursing with 17 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

16
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
80
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Montgomery, which is 0.2 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (80).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Montgomery in Information Science, which is 4 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to women at South University-Montgomery in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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Time to Complete

9%
100% Completion Time
14%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from South University-Montgomery 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%.

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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-Montgomery is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    56 degrees awarded
  2. White
    33 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Montgomery is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (33 degrees).

4.17% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    51 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    24 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Montgomery is black or african american female (51 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (24 degrees).

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Operations

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

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Montgomery are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Service with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.51M
2023 Salaries
1.49%
decline from 2022

In 2023, South University-Montgomery paid a median of $2.51M in salaries, a 1.49% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.93% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$222k
Instructional Salaries
3
Number of Employees

In 2023, South University-Montgomery paid a total of $222k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.84% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
3 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Montgomery was Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Montgomery were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Service with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Montgomery was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

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

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