South University-Montgomery
South University-Montgomery is one of the ten private, for-profit 4-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in an urban area, in Montgomery.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 453 students attend the school. Every year 19% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.South University-Montgomery's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,920, and fees were $94. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,920 and $94 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students453 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate38% |
Nursing Programs
The MSN program offers a combination of theoretical nursing knowledge and advanced concepts of nursing practice to prepare graduates to work in a range of advanced positions within different healthcare setting.
The curriculum consists of six core courses to be taken alongside the courses offered in the areas of specialization offered by the university. The program is designed to include integrated clinical practice opportunities in the student’s area of concentration and a final project that combines both the theoretical and practical aspects of nursing.
The areas of specialization are Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Adult Health Nurse Practitioner.
The Nurse Practitioner Track is a 56 credit hour specialization (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner). The program consists of theoretical as well as supervised intensive clinical practice. The Family Nurse Practitioner specialization on the other hand requires 62 credit hours and the Nurse Educator specialization requires 48 credit hours.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from a program accredited by the CCNE or NLNAC
- Official Transcripts with completed coursework and grade point average
- Current valid, unencumbered license for Registered Nurses
- Complete application package
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 281 miles radius of South University-Montgomery
|
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer
80 miles away |
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Virginia College-Birmingham
85 miles away |
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Bauder College
144 miles away |
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Argosy University-Atlanta
153 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Mobile
161 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Madison
164 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Tallahassee
171 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Nashville
264 miles away |
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Brown Mackie College-Greenville
280 miles away |
|
South College
281 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Auburn University at Montgomery
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Trenholm State Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Troy University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Virginia College-Montgomery
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
offers 1 nursing programs |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $559/credit | |
| In State Students | $559/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $559/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $813/credit | |
| In State Students | $813/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $813/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $25,155 | $25,155 | $25,155 |
| ADN | 70 | $39,130 | $39,130 | $39,130 |
| BSN | 125 | $69,875 | $69,875 | $69,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $40,650 | $40,650 | $40,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of South University-Montgomery's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 90% | $4,791 |
| Other Federal Grant | 85% | $1,257 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $1,520 |
| Federal Student Loans | 90% | $5,241 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$20,433
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$20,517 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$22,380 |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
369
Undergrads
84
Graduates
327
Women
126
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
70% |
|
White |
25% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.
