| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | For Profit |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
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, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels. A braod-based core curriculum is offered promoting critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, and skills for life-long learning. The university focuses on developing the requisites to pursue and appreciate knowledge. South University provides 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.
< CollapseSouth University is a private university based in Savannah, Georgia.
The institution was originally founded in 1899 as Draughon's Practical Business College by John Draughon,. It operated under the name Draughon's Junior College until 1985, when the name South College was adopted to reflect its acquisition (in 1974) by the family of John T. South, III. The name was later changed to South University to reflect the institution's accreditation to award degrees at the masters and doctorate level.
South University has satellite campuses in Columbia, South Carolina; Montgomery, Alabama; Savannah, Georgia; Tampa, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida; and online.
South University's Doctor of Pharmacy program is one of only three Schools of Pharmacy in the state of Georgia.
South University's Distance Education division has received recognition for academic excellence in distance education programs, most notably in the Information Technology and Criminal Justice programs.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,475 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,243 | 73% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 600 | 2% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,826 | 96% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 70% (Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Not Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
