Sullivan University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,480

8.86% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,528

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0652%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

2,498

62.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71%

279 Graduates

About

Sullivan University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sullivan University were Registered Nursing (165 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (51 degrees), and Radiographer (39 degrees).

In 2024, 963 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sullivan University. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (511 degrees), 2.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (179 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sullivan University is $15,480, which is $−8,520 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Sullivan University was 0.0652%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,533 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Sullivan University is $15,480, which is $8,520 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,528.

In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Sullivan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,480

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sullivan University was $15,480. The cost of tuition at Sullivan University is $−8,520 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$19,528

2024 Value

14.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Sullivan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,528. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Sullivan University grew by 14.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sullivan University (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

$9,020

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sullivan University was of $9,020 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.85% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Sullivan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 288% with respect to 2023, when 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sullivan University (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.

0.0652%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Sullivan University was 0.0652%, which represents 1 out of the 1533 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

Sullivan University had a total enrollment of 2,498 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Sullivan University is 1,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 936. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Sullivan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sullivan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% White, 25.4% Black or African American, 6.77% Two or More Races, 4.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Asian, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sullivan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (19%) and White Male (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.2%), followed by White Male (8.32%) and Black or African American Female (4.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sullivan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,498 students. The full-time enrollment at Sullivan University is 1,562 and the part-time enrollment is 936. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Sullivan University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,146 enrolled students
Black or African American
635 enrolled students
Two or More Races
169 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sullivan University is 45.9% White, 25.4% Black or African American, 6.77% Two or More Races, 4.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Asian, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 353 students (14.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 413 more women than men received degrees from Sullivan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sullivan University is white (511 degrees awarded). There were 2.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (179 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sullivan University is Registered Nursing (165 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (51 degrees) and Radiographer (39 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sullivan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (543 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees), and Business (242 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 Sullivan University are Registered nurses (1,596,107 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,534 people), Other managers (927,808 people), Software developers (791,288 people), and Financial managers (556,457 people).

The most specialized majors at Sullivan University in 2024 are Health (543 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees), Business (242 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (70 degrees), and Protective Services (14 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 Sullivan University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Sullivan University are Health (543 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees), Business (242 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (70 degrees), and Protective Services (14 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 Sullivan University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,000,643 people), Computer Systems Design (1,199,415 people), Elementary & secondary schools (845,107 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (586,450 people), and Banking & related activities (533,277 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sullivan University.

Most Common (2024)

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
49 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
47 degrees awarded
Radiographer
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Sullivan University was Medical Insurance Coding Specialist with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Sullivan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

275

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

688

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 275 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (688).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.69 times less than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University in Registered Nursing, which is 15.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Sullivan University is Male and Two or More Races (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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 (2024)

White
511 degrees awarded
Black or African American
179 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sullivan University is white (511 degrees awarded). There were 2.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (179 degrees).

14.6% of degree recipients (141 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
624 degrees awarded
White Female
535 degrees awarded
White Female
520 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sullivan University is white female (624 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (535 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Sullivan University had a total salary expenditure of 56.4M. Sullivan University employs 34 Instructors, 19 Assistant professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Sullivan University are Female Instructor (30), Female Assistant professor (14), and Female Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sullivan University are: Management, with 89 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 79 employees, and Sales and related with 42 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$28.3M

2024 Salaries

8.47%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Sullivan University paid a median of $28.3M in salaries, which represents 50.2% of their overall expenditure ($56.4M) and a 8.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.77% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Sullivan University paid a total of $6.65M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sullivan University were Management with 89 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 79 employees, and Sales and related with 42 employees.

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