South University
School Notes Overview:
South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. The institution offers focused curricula at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Richland County, SC | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 438 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 97 students | 1,443 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 114 students | 16 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 21 students | 22 students |
| Total Enrollment | 670 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 85% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,378 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 93% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,069 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- The University traces its heritage to 1899, when Dr. John Draughon established Draughon's Practical Business College in Savannah, GA. Since its humble beginnings, South University has experienced continued growth transforming from a two-year college into a four-year, SACS-accredited University offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs with campus locations in Savannah, GA, Columbia, SC, Montgomery, AL, Tampa, FL and West Palm Beach, FL.
- Today, South University continues to build on its more than a century of academic excellence by continuing to be a recognized innovator in higher education. With the introduction of South University Online, students can pursue both undergraduate degree and master's degree programs ranging from Criminal Justice to an MBA.
- South University offers a wide range of educational programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Programs are offered in Accounting, Allied Health Science, Anesthesiologist Assistant, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Health Science, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Paralegal Studies, Pharmacy, Physical Therapist Assisting, Physician Assistant, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies and Professional Counseling.
- South University's Columbia campus is nestled in the historic district of Eau Claire, just minutes north of downtown and South Carolina's state capitol building. South University's Columbia campus provides classroom and student service areas and is equipped with computer labs and medical laboratories for use by students. The library houses a large collection that includes an extensive law library. Students may retrieve periodicals in paper or electronic form. Students may also access several commercial on-line services including WESTLAW, the computerized legal research service; LIRN; SearchBank; Infotract; and UMI ProQuest, and the Electronic Library. Internet access is available on all computers throughout the campus.
- South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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Cottage Grove TODAY South Lane County Fire & Rescue Board — 7 p.m., Station 2-1, 233 Harrison Ave. 541-895-2506. Creswell THURSDAY South Lane County Fire & Rescue Board — 7 p.m., Creswell Community Center, 99 S. First St. Executive (nonpublic) session to discuss performance evaluation of public officers and employees. … - Black Schools Restored as Landmarks (New York Times)
posted on January 15, 2010 at 11:26:59 am
Dozens of schools built for blacks in the rural South in the 1920s at a turning point in black education are being restored. - Black Schools Restored as Landmarks (The Tuscaloosa News)
posted on January 15, 2010 at 10:30:26 am
ERIK ECKHOLM Dozens of schools built for blacks in the rural South in the 1920s at a turning point in black education are being restored. - In the South, Black Schools Restored as Landmarks (New York Times)
posted on January 14, 2010 at 09:56:58 pm
Dozens of schools built for blacks in the rural South in the 1920s are being restored and reflected upon as a turning point in black education. - Laureate to use links to teach (The Evening Sun)
posted on January 4, 2010 at 02:24:49 am
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