Southern Union State Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,860

1.31% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,924

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

5,063

50.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

35.8%

341 Graduates

About

Southern Union State Community College is a higher education institution located in Randolph County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern Union State Community College were General Studies (369 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (113 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (42 degrees).

In 2024, 1,525 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Union State Community College. 52.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,074 degrees), 3.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (274 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $3,860, which is $−4,300 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $3,860, which is $4,300 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,924.

In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending Southern Union State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,860

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Union State Community College was $3,860. The cost of tuition at Southern Union State Community College is $−4,300 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$6,924

2024 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southern Union State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,924. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Union State Community College grew by 10.3%.

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

$6,800

Room and Board

$1,550

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Union State Community College was of $6,800 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.82% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,550. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.7% 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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Southern Union State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.51% with respect to 2023, when 57% 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.

Enrollment

Southern Union State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,063 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Union State Community College is 2,553 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,510. This means that 50.4% 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 68.4% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Two or More Races, 1.54% Asian, 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.8%), followed by White Female (33%) and Black or African American Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Union State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,063 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Union State Community College is 2,553 and the part-time enrollment is 2,510. This means that 50.4% of students enrolled at Southern Union State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% 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

67%

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 Southern Union State Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2024)

White
3,465 enrolled students
Black or African American
935 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
284 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Union State Community College is 68.4% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Two or More Races, 1.54% Asian, 0.198% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.178% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% 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, 34 students (0.672%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 85 more 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 (1,074 degrees awarded). There were 3.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (274 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern Union State Community College is General Studies (369 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (113 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (42 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (198 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (675 degrees), and Precision Production (73 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 (1,527,713 people), Medical & health services managers (177,488 people), Other managers (170,647 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (170,000 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (162,364 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Union State Community College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (198 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (675 degrees), Precision Production (73 degrees), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), and Health (370 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southern Union State Community College are Mechanical Technologies (198 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (675 degrees), Precision Production (73 degrees), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), and Health (370 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,709,194 people), Elementary & secondary schools (465,989 people), Outpatient care centers (313,615 people), Offices of physicians (226,633 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (225,834 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 (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
126 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
42 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
19 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Union State Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southern Union State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

720

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

805

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 720 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College, which is 0.894 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (805).

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 2024, 284 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College in General Studies, which is 0.726 times less than the 391 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 391 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Union State Community College in General Studies, which is 1.38 times more than the 284 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% 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, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,074 degrees awarded
Black or African American
274 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Union State Community College is white (1,074 degrees awarded). There were 3.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (274 degrees).

3.61% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
775 degrees awarded
White Female
747 degrees awarded
White Male
662 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Union State Community College is white male (775 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (747 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Southern Union State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 50.1M. Southern Union State Community College employs 107 Instructors. Most academics at Southern Union State Community College are Female Instructor (60), and Male Instructor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, Service, with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.3M

2024 Salaries

7.97%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Southern Union State Community College paid a median of $18.3M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($50.1M) and a 7.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.77% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.511% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.97M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southern Union State Community College paid a total of $6.97M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Union State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, Service with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 10 employees.

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