South University-Montgomery

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,920

2021 Average Net Price

$17,478

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

395

63.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

13.6%

3 Graduates

About

South University-Montgomery is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South University-Montgomery were Physical Therapy Technician (36 degrees awarded) and Medical Assistant (3 degrees).

In 2021, 107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Montgomery. 78.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (61 degrees), 1.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Montgomery is $16,920, which is $−11,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Montgomery is $16,920, which is $−11,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,478.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending South University-Montgomery received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-Montgomery was $16,920. The cost of tuition at South University-Montgomery is $−11,585 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$17,478

2021 Value

17.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South University-Montgomery had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,478. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South University-Montgomery grew by 17.3%.

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

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Montgomery was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at South University-Montgomery (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at South University-Montgomery received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.7% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Montgomery (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-Montgomery 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-Montgomery had a total enrollment of 395 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-Montgomery is 252 students and the part-time enrollment is 143. This means that 63.8% of students enrolled at South University-Montgomery are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Montgomery, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% Black or African American, 25.3% White, 2.53% Hispanic or Latino, 0.506% Asian, 0.253% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.253% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at South University-Montgomery in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (59.4%), followed by White Female (20.7%) and White Male (7.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (62.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.4%) and White Male (8.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Montgomery in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 395 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Montgomery is 252 and the part-time enrollment is 143. This means that 63.8% of students enrolled at South University-Montgomery are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 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 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), South University-Montgomery had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
270 enrolled students
White
100 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Montgomery is 68.4% Black or African American, 25.3% White, 2.53% Hispanic or Latino, 0.506% Asian, 0.253% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.253% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 10 students (2.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 61 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 (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South University-Montgomery is Physical Therapy Technician (36 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (3 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (83 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 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 (1,352,386 people), Software developers (490,893 people), Other managers (199,888 people), Medical & health services managers (158,473 people), and Police officers (137,121 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Montgomery in 2021 are Health (83 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees), Legal (2 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at South University-Montgomery are Health (83 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees), Legal (2 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,529,235 people), Computer Systems Design (564,183 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (358,724 people), Elementary & secondary schools (338,706 people), and Outpatient care centers (240,875 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-Montgomery.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
26 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
5 degree-majors awarded
General Public Health
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South University-Montgomery was Registered Nursing with 26 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Montgomery, which is 0.274 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (84).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Montgomery in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 0.385 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Montgomery in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 2.6 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South University-Montgomery is Female and White (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate 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 (2021)

Black or African American
61 degrees awarded
White
43 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Montgomery is black or african american (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

0.935% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded
White Female
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Montgomery is black or african american female (49 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (34 degrees).

Operations

South University-Montgomery employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Montgomery are Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Montgomery are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.52M

2021 Salaries

5.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-Montgomery paid a median of $2.52M in salaries, a 5.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$304k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South University-Montgomery paid a total of $304k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 12% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Montgomery was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Montgomery were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Montgomery was Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

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