Southern Union State Community College

School Description

Provided by Southern Union State Community College

The mission of the College is to provide quality academic, technical, and health science programs which are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community, business, industry, and government. As an open-door institution, the College provides an educational program that complements the various ability levels of a diverse student population. In support of these efforts, the College employs a highly qualified staff which is active in the planning and evaluation of all programs. The education offered allows for successful transfer entry into upper-level study at a senior college or university, trains for immediate employment upon completion of a technically-oriented program, and provides educational opportunities for those students interested in careers in the health care field.

Southern Union State Community College seeks to offer courses that address the diverse needs of the students and the community. It is the belief of the College that education is a lifelong process; thus, the College seeks to provide effective and relevant programs which assist students in recognizing and more fully utilizing their capabilities. The College seeks to provide students a wide range of opportunities to attain personal fulfillment and to prepare for their responsibilities as citizens. It is the intent of Southern Union to develop and maintain partnerships with business and industry, labor, government, professional organizations, and other academic institutions in order to ensure high quality educational programs and better serve students, employers, and the community as a whole. Through such partnerships, the College is attempting to meet the needs of the existing and future workforce. The College also strives to contribute to the intellectual and cultural activities of the community.


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The mission statement is further defined through the institutional goals of Southern Union State Community College which follow:

1. Provide a comprehensive and accessible program of instruction which offers opportunities for lifelong learning through pre-baccalaureate, technical, occupational, health science, and continuing education programs.
2. Assist students in overcoming deficiencies and acquiring skills fundamental to further academic and career achievement.
3. Provide a broad range of services to students which enhance the effectiveness of educational offerings and include academic advising, counseling, career planning, financial assistance, and extracurricular activities.
4. Maintain the pursuit of excellence as the guiding principle for staffing and programming.
5. Maintain cooperative relationships with other educational institutions and agencies at all levels to facilitate smooth articulation to and from college programs.
6. Maintain cooperative relationships with public and social agencies, area businesses, and industries through close communication and provision of services and programs as needed or requested.
7. Maintain systematic participation of the college staff in comprehensive institutional planning, management, and evaluation of college operations.
8. Promote educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment of the community by extending college facilities and offering resources to the community.

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Southern Union State Community College

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Southern Union State Community College is a public, two-year college located in Wadley, Alabama, USA. Southern Union offers academic, technical, and health science programs to the east-central Alabama region.

Southern Union has branch campuses in Opelika, Alabama and Valley, Alabama.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Rural Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
73%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 4,446
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 73%
Part-Time 27%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 77%
African-American 20%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 79%
Out-of-State 21%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Alabama 79%
Georgia 12%
Florida 1%
Louisiana 0%
Texas 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,486 $ 4,446  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,130 $ 4,260  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 570 $ 570  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,769 28%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,038 1%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 4,638 8%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,709 16%  
Any Aid:
  73%  

Degree Programs at Southern Union State Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Southern Union State Community College

Career Education Majors

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