Sullivan University is a private institution of higher learning dedicated to providing educational enrichment opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of its students. The institution offers career-focused curricula with increasing rigor from the certificate through diploma, associate, bachelor`s, master`s and doctoral degree levels. Throughout those curricula, the university seeks to promote the development of critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, and teamwork as well as an appreciation for life-long learning, cultural diversity and the expression of professionalism in all activities. At the graduate level, the university also seeks to promote a culture of research.
School Highlights
Sullivan University serves 2,785 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,785 students
Private-state tuition: $13,500
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Sullivan University has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Sullivan University diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,785 students
2,968 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,702 students
1,000 students
# Part-Time Students
1,083 students
1,968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
392 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,337 students
978 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
365 students
55 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
992 students
1,968 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
91 students
54 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
512 students
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
2%
% Asian
19%
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
5%
% White
7%
4%
% Hawaiian
55%
77%
% Two or more races
10%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.64
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2%
0.3333%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,500 is less than the state average of $13,988. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,500
$13,988
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,206
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
For more information about our graduation rates, the median
debt of students who completed the program, and other important
information, please visit our website at,
http://pages.sullivan.edu/programsuccess/
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,785 students
Private-state tuition: $13,500
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 93%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,629 per year for in-state students and $12,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,988 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
