South University-Savannah

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,920

2021 Average Net Price

$23,501

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

787

81.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

14.3%

2 Graduates

About

South University-Savannah is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at South University-Savannah were Pharmacy (80 degrees awarded) and Nursing Practice (7 degrees).

In 2021, 355 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Savannah. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (204 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Savannah is $16,920, which is $−6,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Savannah is $16,920, which is $−6,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,501.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending South University-Savannah received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-Savannah was $16,920. The cost of tuition at South University-Savannah is $−6,264 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South University-Savannah (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,501

2021 Value

17.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South University-Savannah had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,501. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South University-Savannah grew by 17.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of South University-Savannah (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Savannah was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South University-Savannah (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at South University-Savannah received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Savannah (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

310

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Savannah was 3.12%, which represents 310 out of the 9951 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South University-Savannah had a total enrollment of 787 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-Savannah is 642 students and the part-time enrollment is 145. This means that 81.6% of students enrolled at South University-Savannah are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Savannah, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.3% White, 29.1% Black or African American, 7.37% Hispanic or Latino, 6.48% Asian, 2.54% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.65% Two or More Races, and 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South University-Savannah in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (35%), followed by White Female (23.1%) and Black or African American Male (14.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and Black or African American Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Savannah in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 787 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Savannah is 642 and the part-time enrollment is 145. This means that 81.6% of students enrolled at South University-Savannah are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South University-Savannah (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South University-Savannah was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), South University-Savannah had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South University-Savannah (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
396 enrolled students
Black or African American
229 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Savannah is 50.3% White, 29.1% Black or African American, 7.37% Hispanic or Latino, 6.48% Asian, 2.54% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.65% Two or More Races, and 0.381% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (1.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 149 more women than men received degrees from South University-Savannah. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Savannah is white (204 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at South University-Savannah is Pharmacy (80 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Savannah, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (289 degrees awarded), Protective Services (10 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are Registered nurses (1,424,905 people), Accountants & auditors (1,046,522 people), Other managers (745,501 people), Financial managers (476,230 people), and Chief executives & legislators (376,518 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Savannah in 2021 are Health (289 degrees awarded), Protective Services (10 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Legal (3 degrees), and Business (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are Health (289 degrees awarded), Protective Services (10 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Legal (3 degrees), and Business (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Savannah are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,802,103 people), Elementary & secondary schools (758,136 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (513,904 people), Banking & related activities (490,989 people), and Computer Systems Design (488,816 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South University-Savannah.

Most Common (2021)

Physician Assistant
70 degree-majors awarded
Family Practice Nurse
29 degree-majors awarded
Anesthesiologist Assistant
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-Savannah was Physician Assistant with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at South University-Savannah according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

252

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah, which is 0.409 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (252).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South University-Savannah by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah in Pharmacy, which is 0.667 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah in Physician Assistant, which is 4.38 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from South University-Savannah completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 4% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 4% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South University-Savannah is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
204 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Savannah is white (204 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

1.13% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
140 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
81 degrees awarded
White Male
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Savannah is white female (140 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (81 degrees).

Operations

South University-Savannah employs 22 Assistant professors, 5 Associate professors and 3 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Savannah are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (8), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Savannah are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.77M

2021 Salaries

1.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-Savannah paid a median of $9.77M in salaries, a 1.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.31M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South University-Savannah paid a total of $3.31M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Savannah were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Associate professor with 5 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Savannah were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Savannah was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South University-Savannah.