Southern Union State Community College: Review & Facts

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Southern Union State Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,390 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1993 and is the only institution located in Wadley, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

At Southern Union State Community College you can obtain your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
23
Southern Union State Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Installation and Repair, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Southern Union State Community College is relatively low at 68% (close to Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Southern Union State Community College is very low - 19%. Nearly 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southern Union State Community College is reasonably decent, 19:1. Read more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low, $7,500 a year. The additional fees at Southern Union State Community College (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,200, which totals $8,700 annually.

Read the details about Southern Union State Community College 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Southern Union State Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (256) 395-2211 or check Southern Union State Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,200
Low
Southern Union State Community College provides a distance learning option 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 Southern Union State Community College, 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
C
Unsafe
Southern Union State Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low - around $1,200 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Southern Union State Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Southern Union State Community College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southern Union State Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southern Union State Community College
750 Roberts St
Wadley, Alabama
36276, USA
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