Southern Union State Community College
About Southern Union State Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Southern Union State Community College teaches in east Alabama, near the Georgia line, and keeps dormitories. Close to half of its students go on to a four-year college, more than almost any community college in the country.
Founded
1993
Location
Wadley, Alabama
Students
4,173
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-state: $8,910
Avg Net Price
$6,142
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,597
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
35.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.2%
Transfer Out
46%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
38.5%
$/Student
$5.7K
Class Size
Large
The 35.8% graduation rate is below average, but 67.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,040
In-State
$8,910
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$6,000
Books & Supplies
$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,637
After Financial Aid
$6,142
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,543
Receive Grants
34.1%
Take Loans
22.5%
The total cost of attendance runs about $13,637/yr, including $6,000 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,142.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Southern Union State Community College fund their education.
While in School
34.1%
Get Grants
Free money
22.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,096
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Southern Union State Community College.
Gender
55.7%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,173
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.2%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
16.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 44.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
4,173
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Southern Union State Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 216 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
216
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
113
Men
103
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Southern Union State Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,597
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
445 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
108 grads
1yr Earnings
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
—
45 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$38K
41 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
—
28 grads
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
—
21 grads
Median earnings are $37K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.