- South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. To achieve this purpose, the institution offers focused and balanced curricula at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
School Highlights
South University-Montgomery serves 303 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,360
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South University-Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
South University-Montgomery
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1899
Total Faculty
19 staff
74 staff
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of South University-Montgomery has declined by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The South University-Montgomery diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
303 students
2,287 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
232 students
806 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
71 students
1,481 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
299 students
1,985 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
231 students
806 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
1 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
68 students
1,792 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
3 students
3 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
76%
27%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
16%
56%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0909%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$39,314
$38,083
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $16,360 is more than the state average of $13,954. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,360
$13,954
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,379
$10,750
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The educational foundations of South University were laid in 1899 in Savannah, Georgia. Founded as Draughon's Practical Business College by Dr. John H. Draughon, the school was created to educate young men and women on the practical aspects of business. Over the next 75 years, the school's reputation continued to grow and develop as hundreds of promising students graduated and became respected business professionals. The academic programs and services are offered at our campuses in Savannah, GA; Montgomery, AL; West Palm Beach, FL; and Columbia, SC. South University offers a wide range of educational programs on the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. All programs are not available at every campus. A broad-based core curriculum is offered, promoting critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, and skills for life-long learning. Additionally, the university focuses on developing the requisites to pursue and appreciate knowledge. South University's approach to higher education and the resulting varied academic experiences provide students with the intellectual acumen and pragmatic approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment. South University attempts to provide a comprehensive education that instills within its students a philosophy that values not only learning and professionalism but also contribution and commitment to the advancement of community. South University's Montgomery campus is located on the rapidly growing east side of Alabama's capital city. As the state capital, Montgomery is a hub of government, banking, and law, as well as a state center for culture and entertainment. Montgomery is situated in the middle of the southeastern U.S., and is less than a three-hour drive from Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South University-Montgomery cost?
South University-Montgomery's private state tuition is approximately $16,360.
What schools are South University-Montgomery often compared to?
South University-Montgomeryis often viewed alongside schools like H Councill Trenholm State Community College by visitors of our site.
What is South University-Montgomery's ranking?
South University-Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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