Sullivan University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$13,500
2021 Average Net Price
$15,703
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
2.83%
Default Rate
2021 Enrolled Students
2,541
61.7% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
20%
48 Graduates

About

Sullivan University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sullivan University were Registered Nursing (107 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (51 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees).

In 2021, 930 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sullivan University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (536 degrees), 4.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sullivan University is $13,500, which is $−9,684 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Sullivan University is $13,500, which is $−9,684 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,703.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Sullivan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,500
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Sullivan University was $13,500. The cost of tuition at Sullivan University is $−9,684 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Average Net Price

$15,703
2021 Value
5.11%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sullivan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,703. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sullivan University grew by 5.11%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,249
Room and Board
$1,800
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sullivan University was of $8,249 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

79%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Sullivan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.25% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

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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.
2.83%
2019 Default Rate
56
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Sullivan University was 2.83%, which represents 56 out of the 1978 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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Sullivan University had a total enrollment of 2,541 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sullivan University is 1,568 students and the part-time enrollment is 973. This means that 61.7% of students enrolled at Sullivan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sullivan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.4% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 5.63% Two or More Races, 5.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Asian, 0.866% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sullivan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (12.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.4%), followed by White Male (12.6%) and Asian Female (5.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sullivan University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,541 students. The full-time enrollment at Sullivan University is 1,568 and the part-time enrollment is 973. This means that 61.7% of students enrolled at Sullivan University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    1,358 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    467 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sullivan University is 53.4% White, 18.4% Black or African American, 5.63% Two or More Races, 5.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% Asian, 0.866% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

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In 2021, 336 more women than men received degrees from Sullivan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sullivan University is white (536 degrees awarded). There were 4.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sullivan University is Registered Nursing (107 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (51 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees).

In 2021,  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 Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (106 degrees), and Business (322 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

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 (1,414,661 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,619 people), Other managers (799,781 people), Software developers (625,468 people), and Financial managers (481,129 people).

The most specialized majors at Sullivan University in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (106 degrees), Business (322 degrees), Health (361 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sullivan University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Sullivan University are Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (106 degrees), Business (322 degrees), Health (361 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

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 (1,782,895 people), Computer Systems Design (1,014,708 people), Elementary & secondary schools (696,431 people), Banking & related activities (534,416 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (506,818 people).

The most specialized majors at Sullivan University are Personal & Culinary Services (86 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (106 degrees), Business (322 degrees), Health (361 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (22 degrees) (as of 2021).

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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 Sullivan University.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 107 degree-majors awarded
  2. 51 degree-majors awarded
  3. 31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Sullivan University was Registered Nursing with 107 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

297
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
633
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 297 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (633).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.735 times less than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Sullivan University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    536 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    128 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sullivan University is white (536 degrees awarded). There were 4.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

9.89% of degree recipients (92 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Female
    373 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    163 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sullivan University is white female (373 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (163 degrees).

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Sullivan University employs 49 Instructors, 30 Professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at Sullivan University are Female Instructor (36), Male Professor (18), and Female Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sullivan University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 181 employees, Management, with 58 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$23.7M
2021 Salaries
12.4%
decline from 2020

In 2021, Sullivan University paid a median of $23.7M in salaries, a 12.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$10.6M
Instructional Salaries
126
Number of Employees

In 2021, Sullivan University paid a total of $10.6M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
49 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
181 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sullivan University were Instructor with 49 employees, Professor with 30 employees, and Associate professor with 30 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sullivan University were Office and Administrative Support with 181 employees, Management with 58 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Professor
  3. Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sullivan University was Female Instructor with 36 employees, Male Professor with 18 employees, and Female Associate professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sullivan University.

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