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Southern Union State Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2659th overall and 49th in Alabama
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
43.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$9,584 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
33 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
56% / 41% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,595 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Wadley, AL 36276
| Surrounding community | Remote rural area (over 25 mi. away from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,597 (N/A urban / 2,597 rural) |
| Households | 999 (2.48 people per house) |
| Families | 720 (2.98 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 675 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 13 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 1,910 |
| Pop. — Other | 13 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Union State Community College?
Ranks 2690th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,130 | $2,130 | $4,260 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $570 | $570 | $570 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $71 | $71 | $142 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $9,584 | $9,584 | $11,542 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,784 | $11,784 | $13,742 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,509 | $8,509 | $10,467 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,486  $2,484 |
$2,486  $2,484 |
$4,446  $4,442 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $3,200  $3,200 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,535  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $3,600  $5,400 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,535  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,000  $5,125 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Union State Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern Union State Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 320 |
| Meals per Week | 15 |
| Room Fee | $960 |
| Board Fee | $1,440 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southern Union State Community College Ranks 4895th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,779 | 424 |  43% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,419 | 164 |  17% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,336 | 197 |  20% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,010 | 301 |  31% |
| Any financial aid type | 699 |  71% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Union State Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 8 | 13 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 294 | 624 | 918 |
Hispanic | 16 | 22 | 38 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 19 | 35 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 3 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,715 | 1,842 | 3,557 |
Race Unknown | 6 | 23 | 29 |
| Total | 2,054 | 2,541 | 4,595 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Union State Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 109 | 204 | |
| 19 | 91 | 110 | |
| N/A | 31 | 31 | |
| N/A | 20 | 20 | |
| 1 | 18 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern Union State Community College Ranks 2147th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $48,327 ($48,978 male / $47,876 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 88 (36 male / 52 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 162 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,503,904 |
Southern Union State Community College Summary
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Southern Union State Community College is a public, two-year college located in Wadley, Alabama, USA.
Southern Union State Community College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Southern Union State Community College is unique in its study options. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Financial Aid Counseling and Freshman Orientation Program can help. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning and Dual Enrollment of High School Students. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Southern Union State Community College.
- Social Sciences:
- Social Sciences – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Insurance Coding, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging, Surgical Technology
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, TheoreticalMathematical Physics
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Office Management
- Education:
- Physical Education
Southern Union State Community College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, in contrast did not report the exact number of transfer students.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover, The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Southern Union State Community College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Southern Union State Community College Students
Southern Union State Community College offers Associate degrees. Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Furthermore, the student body consists of seventy-nine percent in-state students and twenty-one percent out-of-state students.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. In general, the school is located 90 miles from Atlanta, 90 miles from Birmingham.
Southern Union State Community College Athletics
The Bison’s are a member of NJCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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