South University Montgomery: Review & Facts

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South University Montgomery is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 365 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1997 and is one of the 7 schools located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

South University Montgomery will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
16
South University Montgomery deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Physical Therapy, Management, Medical, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at South University Montgomery is extremely low at 17% (way below Alabama average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
17%
Bad
The graduation rate at South University Montgomery is very low: 18%.

Student to faculty ratio at South University Montgomery is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, $15,300 a year. The additional fees at South University Montgomery beyond tuition are about $1,300; which comes to a total of $16,600 per academic year.

Read the details about South University Montgomery additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
As reported in recent data, 73 applications were submitted and 54 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

South University Montgomery will consider accepting advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at South University Montgomery is $75.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to South University Montgomery and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (334) 395-8800 or check South University Montgomery Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,700
High
South University Montgomery offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at South University Montgomery, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
South University Montgomery offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $7,700 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, South University Montgomery seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

South University Montgomery Location and Address

Postal Address:
South University Montgomery
5355 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, Alabama
36116, USA
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