South University-Montgomery
- 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 307 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,360
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South University-Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 145% over five years.
South University-Montgomery
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South University-Montgomery has declined by 50% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The South University-Montgomery diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
307 students
1,944 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
176 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
131 students
1,075 students
# Undergraduate Students
176 students
869 students
# Graduate Students
3 students
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
68%
26%
% White
28%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,360 is more than the state average of $13,921. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,360
$13,921
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,166
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
74%
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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