Southern Union State Community College

Southern Union State Community College is a public community college located in Wadley, AL. It offers 52 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 4 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,030 for Alabama residents and $8,874 for out-of-state students at Southern Union State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,065) of public community colleges in Alabama.

It has 5,063 students that are higher than the average population (2,963 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 665 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,100.

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Academic Overview

Southern Union State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Wadley, Alabama.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,030 for Alabama residents and $8,874 for other students on average. It offers 52 degree programs through 35 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 4 programs (3 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	750 Roberts St, Wadley, AL
Phone	256-395-2211
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,030 Out-of-State$8,874
Student Population »	5,063 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	36%
Transfer-out Rate	30%
Retention Rate	67% (Full-time) 38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,927
Students to Faculty	21:1 (4.76%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,030 for Alabama residents and $8,874 for out-of-state students at Southern Union State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,065) over public community colleges in Alabama.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southern Union State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,030	$8,874
Books & Supplies	$1,550
On-Campus Living Costs	$11,500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,100
Average Financial Aid	$5,927
Cost of Attendance	$18,080	$21,924
After Financial Aid	$12,153	$15,997
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southern Union State Community College	$5,030	$8,874
Public Community Colleges in Alabama	$5,181	$9,065
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southern Union State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	35	17	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	445 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	45 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	108 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	102 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,063 students at Southern Union State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,776 male students and 2,293 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,069	2,145	1,924
Male Students	1,776	1,056	720
Female Students	2,293	1,089	1,204

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southern Union State Community College, there are 4,386 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,668 students were attending classes through distance learning (645 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,023 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,386
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	645
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,023
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,718

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