South University-Savannah Online

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,400

6.67% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,013

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,724

58% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

4.13%

39 Graduates

About

South University-Savannah Online is a higher education institution located in Chatham County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-Savannah Online were Family Practice Nurse (430 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (88 degrees), and Adult Health Nurse (60 degrees).

In 2021, 1,504 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Savannah Online. 81.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (605 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (544 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Savannah Online is $14,400, which is $−8,784 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 Online is $14,400, which is $−8,784 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 $23,013.

In 2021, 71% of undergraduate students attending South University-Savannah Online received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-Savannah Online was $14,400. The cost of tuition at South University-Savannah Online is $−8,784 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 Online (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,013

2021 Value

5.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South University-Savannah Online had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,013. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South University-Savannah Online grew by 5.27%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at South University-Savannah Online received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.74% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Savannah Online (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 Online 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 Online had a total enrollment of 6,724 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-Savannah Online is 3,903 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,821. This means that 58% of students enrolled at South University-Savannah Online are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Savannah Online, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.9% Black or African American, 37.4% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Two or More Races, 1.29% Asian, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South University-Savannah Online in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.8%), followed by White Female (31%) and Black or African American Male (8.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (28.8%), followed by White Female (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (21.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Savannah Online in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,724 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Savannah Online is 3,903 and the part-time enrollment is 2,821. This means that 58% of students enrolled at South University-Savannah Online 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 Online (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

40%

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 Online was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), South University-Savannah Online had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
2,549 enrolled students
White
2,517 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,085 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Savannah Online is 37.9% Black or African American, 37.4% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Two or More Races, 1.29% Asian, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 179 students (2.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 958 more women than men received degrees from South University-Savannah Online. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Savannah Online is white (605 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (544 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-Savannah Online is Family Practice Nurse (430 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (88 degrees) and Adult Health Nurse (60 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Savannah Online, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,103 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), and Psychology (88 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 Online are Registered nurses (1,392,238 people), Other managers (190,998 people), Medical & health services managers (190,062 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (187,285 people), and Physicians (150,747 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Savannah Online in 2021 are Health (1,103 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), Psychology (88 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), and Legal (22 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 Online are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at South University-Savannah Online are Health (1,103 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (22 degrees), Psychology (88 degrees), Protective Services (54 degrees), and Legal (22 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 Online are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,639,577 people), Elementary & secondary schools (600,740 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (400,409 people), Outpatient care centers (366,033 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (311,829 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 Online.

Most Common (2021)

Family Practice Nurse
430 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
88 degree-majors awarded
Adult Health Nurse
60 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-Savannah Online was Family Practice Nurse with 430 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

273

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,231

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 273 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah Online, which is 0.222 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,231).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah Online in Family Practice Nurse, which is 0.226 times less than the 371 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 371 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Savannah Online in Family Practice Nurse, which is 4.42 times more than the 84 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 2% of students graduating from South University-Savannah Online 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (12.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South University-Savannah Online is Female and Asian (12.5% 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
605 degrees awarded
Black or African American
544 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
236 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Savannah Online is white (605 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (544 degrees).

2.86% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
519 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
456 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
165 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Savannah Online is white female (519 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (456 degrees).

Operations

South University-Savannah Online employs 29 Instructors, 6 Assistant professors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at South University-Savannah Online are Female Instructor (22), Male Instructor (7), and Female Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Savannah Online are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 251 employees, Management, with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$32M

2021 Salaries

1.56%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-Savannah Online paid a median of $32M in salaries, a 1.56% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South University-Savannah Online paid a total of $2.5M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.81% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

251 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Savannah Online were Instructor with 29 employees, Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Savannah Online were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 251 employees, Management with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Savannah Online was Female Instructor with 22 employees, Male Instructor with 7 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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