Southern Union State Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,750

1.63% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,769

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,386

53.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

24.4%

244 Graduates

About

Southern Union State Community College is a higher education institution located in Randolph County, AL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern Union State Community College were General Studies (352 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (85 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (38 degrees).

In 2022, 1,684 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Union State Community College. 48.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,212 degrees), 4.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $3,750, which is $−4,362 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Union State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 667 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $3,750, which is $4,362 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,769.

In 2022, 55% of undergraduate students attending Southern Union State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,750

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Southern Union State Community College was $3,750. The cost of tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $−4,362 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Union State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,769

2022 Value

14.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Southern Union State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,769. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Southern Union State Community College grew by 14.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Union State Community College (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

$6,300

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Union State Community College was of $6,300 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 5.88% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Union State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Southern Union State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Union State Community College (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Union State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 667 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

Southern Union State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,386 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Southern Union State Community College is 2,340 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,046. This means that 53.4% of students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Union State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.9% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0684% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.3%), followed by White Female (31.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Union State Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,386 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Union State Community College is 2,340 and the part-time enrollment is 2,046. This means that 53.4% of students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Union State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2022 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 Southern Union State Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Southern Union State Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Union State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,023 enrolled students
Black or African American
823 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
171 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Union State Community College is 68.9% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0684% 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 Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 111 students (2.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 60 fewer women than men received degrees from Southern Union State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College is white (1,212 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern Union State Community College is General Studies (352 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (85 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (38 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Union State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (298 degrees awarded), Precision Production (110 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (717 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 Southern Union State Community College are Registered nurses (1,410,153 people), Medical & health services managers (159,767 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (144,456 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (142,094 people), and Pharmacists (135,749 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Union State Community College in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (298 degrees awarded), Precision Production (110 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (717 degrees), Engineering Technologies (87 degrees), and Health (368 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Southern Union State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southern Union State Community College are Mechanical Technologies (298 degrees awarded), Precision Production (110 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (717 degrees), Engineering Technologies (87 degrees), and Health (368 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Southern Union State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,531,191 people), Elementary & secondary schools (404,021 people), Outpatient care centers (259,088 people), Offices of physicians (212,722 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (185,313 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Union State Community College.

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
352 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
85 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
38 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern Union State Community College was General Studies with 352 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southern Union State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

872

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

812

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 872 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (812).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Union State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 287 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College in General Studies, which is 0.667 times less than the 430 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 430 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College in General Studies, which is 1.5 times more than the 287 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 12% of students graduating from Southern Union State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (27.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Southern Union State Community College is Male and White (27.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
1,212 degrees awarded
Black or African American
296 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Union State Community College is white (1,212 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

3.56% of degree recipients (60 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
662 degrees awarded
White Female
550 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
175 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Union State Community College is white male (662 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (550 degrees).

Operations

Southern Union State Community College employs 95 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southern Union State Community College are Female No academic rank (52), and Male No academic rank (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 60 employees, Service, with 29 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15.8M

2022 Salaries

0.511%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Southern Union State Community College paid a median of $15.8M in salaries, a 0.511% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.85% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.68% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Southern Union State Community College paid a total of $6.08M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

95 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College was No academic rank with 95 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees, Service with 29 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College was Female No academic rank with 52 employees, and Male No academic rank with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Union State Community College.

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