Southern Union State Community College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of the College is to provide quality academic, technical, and health science programs which are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community, business, industry, and government. As an open-door institution, the College provides an educational program that complements the various ability levels of a diverse student population. In support of these efforts, the College employs a highly qualified staff which is active in the planning and evaluation of all programs. The education offered allows for successful transfer entry into upper-level study at a senior college or university, trains for immediate employment upon completion of a technically-oriented program, and provides educational opportunities for those students interested in careers in the health care field....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Randolph County, AL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,925 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,670 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,595 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 320 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 71% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 43% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,779 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 17% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,419 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 20% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,336 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 31% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,010 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Southern Union State Community College serves residents of an eight county area of East Central Alabama as well as neighboring Georgia counties from its campuses in Wadley, Valley and Opelika. A three-faceted educational emphasis is on academic programs for transferability, technical/vocational programs for specialized career competencies, and nursing and allied health programs for specialized training in health sciences.
- Southern Union State Community College was formed on August 12, 1993, when the Alabama State Board of Education effectively merged Southern Union State Junior College, located in Wadley, Valley, and Opelika, with Opelika State Technical College in Opelika. From its opening with 51 students in a single building on September 13, 1923, until 1964, the College remained church related, operating as Piedmont Junior College, Southern Union College, and The Southern Union College. On October 1,1964, the college was deeded to the State of Alabama and became part of a newly created system of two-year colleges under the governance of the Alabama State Board of Education. The name of the college became Southern Union State Junior College.
- Southern Union State Community College provide a comprehensive and accessible program of instruction which offers opportunities for lifelong learning through pre-baccalaureate, technical, occupational, health science, and continuing education programs.
- The pine-wooded Wadley Campus is bordered by a scenic 15-acre college lake. Since 1922, this campus has served students in the tradition of a small college providing the complete college experience including on-campus housing. An outstanding athletic program and an emphasis on the fine arts can be found at the Wadley Campus along with a strong academic curriculum and selected technical and health sciences courses.
- Southern Union State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Occupational Technologies Degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Former GHS stars lead statistical categories (The Sand Mountain Reporter)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 01:27:00 am
Guntersville High School graduates Emily Johnson and Caroline Price are tops in their game as they carry on Guntersville’s volleyball tradition as Southern Union State Community College freshmen in Wadley. - Jones signs with Southern Union (Eufaula Tribune)
posted on July 21, 2009 at 07:19:32 pm
Eufaula head coach Mike Henry called Josh Jones a “well kept secret” before the start of the 2009 basketball season. - COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS (Birmingham News)
posted on May 6, 2009 at 08:34:12 am
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has announced a revised schedule for its track and field state championship meet following a delay because of concerns about swine flu. - Pell City's Moss to play basketball for Southern Union (The Daily Home)
posted on April 22, 2009 at 03:41:31 am
PELL CITY - Pell City basketball player Tommy Moss signed his letter of intent to play for Southern Union State Community College in Wadley on Tuesday.
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