South University-Montgomery

Quick Facts

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Location: Southeast
Setting: Mid-size City Setting
Type: For Profit
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
School Description
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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.

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South University-Montgomery From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

South University is a private university based in Savannah, Georgia.

History

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.

Locations and programs

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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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 363
On Campus Housing: Unavailable
Full Time Students: 70%
Athletic Programs: Unavailable
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 11,475
Students Receiving Aid: 96%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 25
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 70%
Part-Time 30%
Men vs. Women
Women 76%
Men 24%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 70%
Caucasian 28%
Other 2%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 100%
Out-of-State 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 70% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at South University-Montgomery

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors