Southern Union State Community College, AL
Public
2-Year • Medium
Associate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Largely Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Southern Union State Community College Rankings
Affordability88
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings12
Diversity36
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern Union State Community College
-
Bachelor’s
37%
Associate’s
63%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Engineering Technologies5%
Health Professions and Related Programs30%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities30%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies15%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services2%
Precision Production11%
Admissions
Getting into Southern Union State Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern Union State Community College
$4K
In-State Tuition
$8K
Out-of-State Tuition
$15K
Average Total Cost
$9K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern Union State Community College
20%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
37%
Repayment Rate
$99
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $17K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $10K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 33% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 37% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 44% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 53% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern Union State Community College
64%
Retention Rate
20%
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
24%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 12% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 24% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 26% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 15% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 25% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern Union State Community College
89%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$38K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 83% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern Union State Community College
4,063
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 22% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 52% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 8% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern Union State Community College, AL
Central Alabama Community College
26 miles, SW
Point University
28 miles, SE
LaGrange College
31 miles, E
Auburn University
37 miles, S