South University, Montgomery

5355 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
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Tel: (334) 395-8800
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  • South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. To achieve this purpose, the institution offers focused and balanced curricula at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

School Highlights

South University, Montgomery serves 390 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Top Rankings

South University, Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South University, Montgomery(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationMaster's Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty33 staff75 staff
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Student Body

The student population of South University, Montgomery has declined by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.
The South University, Montgomery diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment390 students1,808 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:129:1
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# Full-Time Students244 students869 students
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# Part-Time Students146 students939 students
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# Undergraduate Students244 students869 students
# Graduate Students3 students3 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
70%
26%
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% White
25%
61%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score0.450.56
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,100$29,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $16,360 is more than the state average of $4,516. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,360 is more than the state average of $7,533. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$16,360$4,516
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Out-State Tuition Fees$16,360$7,533
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$25,084$10,655
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate74%73%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The educational foundations of South University were laid in 1899 in Savannah, Georgia. Founded as Draughon's Practical Business College by Dr. John H. Draughon, the school was created to educate young men and women on the practical aspects of business. Over the next 75 years, the school's reputation continued to grow and develop as hundreds of promising students graduated and became respected business professionals. The academic programs and services are offered at our campuses in Savannah, GA; Montgomery, AL; West Palm Beach, FL; and Columbia, SC. South University offers a wide range of educational programs on the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. All programs are not available at every campus. A broad-based core curriculum is offered, promoting critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, and skills for life-long learning. Additionally, the university focuses on developing the requisites to pursue and appreciate knowledge. South University's approach to higher education and the resulting varied academic experiences provide students with the intellectual acumen and pragmatic approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment. South University attempts to provide a comprehensive education that instills within its students a philosophy that values not only learning and professionalism but also contribution and commitment to the advancement of community. South University's Montgomery campus is located on the rapidly growing east side of Alabama's capital city. As the state capital, Montgomery is a hub of government, banking, and law, as well as a state center for culture and entertainment. Montgomery is situated in the middle of the southeastern U.S., and is less than a three-hour drive from Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to South University, Montgomery is H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter (1.9 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 390 students
  • In-state tuition: $16,360
  • Out-state tuition: $16,360
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 75%
Did You Know?
For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,516 per year for in-state students and $7,533 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,433 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Alabama is Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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