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School Highlights
South University-Savannah serves 787 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,360
- Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South University-Savannah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South University-Savannah
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
115 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South University-Savannah has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The South University-Savannah diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
787 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
642 students
763 students
# Part-Time Students
145 students
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
733 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
160 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
482 students
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
79 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
66 students
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
3%
% Asian
33%
30%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
1%
10%
% Hawaiian
51%
35%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4318%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1667%
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,360 is more than the state average of $15,267. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,360
$15,267
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,379
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
63%
63%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- South University's largest campus is located on the south side of Savannah. Located on nine acres of land, the school is convenient to Savannah's bustling midtown section and gives students easy access to the city's vibrant educational and cultural activities. South University's Savannah, GA campus is home to the School of Business, School of Health Professions, and School of Pharmacy. The original School of Business building was constructed in 1979 and then renovated in 2000. Also in 2000, the Health Professions building was opened and houses classroom and lab facilities for the Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist Assisting, and Medical Assisting programs. The Health Professions Building also houses the campus library, student lounge, and administrative offices. The campus library houses a large collection that includes an extensive law library. Students may retrieve periodicals in paper or electronic form. The campus library houses a large book collection that includes extensive law, business and medical resources. Students may also retrieve articles in print and electronic formats from its collection of periodicals, many of which are accessible anywhere from on- or off-campus. Some of the sources that make these services available include: WESTLAW, the computerized legal research service; GALILEO, the Georgia network of databases, Ovid Technologies, and LIRN, a Florida based database service. A nonsectarian, co-educational institution of higher education, South University in Savannah, Georgia, is authorized under the Georgia Non-public Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990 to confer doctoral, master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees.South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of South University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South University-Savannah cost?
South University-Savannah's private state tuition is approximately $16,360.
What schools are South University-Savannah often compared to?
South University-Savannahis often viewed alongside schools like Savannah Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of South University-Savannah?
The acceptance rate of South University-Savannah is 63%, which is equal to the state average of 63%.
What is South University-Savannah's ranking?
South University-Savannah ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is South University-Savannah located?
South University-Savannah is located in the Skyland Terrace And Greenway Park And Grove Park neighborhood of Savannah, GA.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to South University-Savannah is Savannah Technical College (1.8 miles away)
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