Southern Union State Community College
Southern Union State Community College is one of the twenty-five public 2-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in a rural area, in Wadley.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,828 students attend the school. Every year 21% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern Union State Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,570, and fees were $570. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,140 and $570 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Rural |
| Number of Students4,828 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
The LPN program offered at Wadley campus is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Upon admission, students need to study for duration of 1 year to successfully complete the program. The academic year is structured to entail a total of 49 semester hours that are subdivided amongst three semesters. The three semesters are for course works only.
The program has various courses that are a prerequisite in order to get the certificate. The core courses are:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Adult nursing
- Maternal and Child Nursing
- Psychosocial Nursing
- Adult/Child Nursing and
- Role transition
The core course give the student a strong foundation that is required to work as a practical nurse. Furthermore role transition is structured to enable students manage a smooth transition from a student to a professional nurse without difficulties.
The program is open to anybody who meets the minimum requirements. All applicants must be willing to undergo a criminal background check and drug screening. This is in line with the requirements set forth by agencies used for clinical rotations. Students must apply to the college and to the practical pursing program by the 1st of February.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 100 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 93 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 75 miles radius of Southern Union State Community College
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Central Alabama Community College
26 miles away |
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Southern Union State Community College - Opelika
34 miles away |
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West Georgia Technical College
45 miles away |
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Central Alabama Community College
46 miles away |
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Columbus Technical College
55 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College
58 miles away |
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Gadsden State Community College
64 miles away |
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Trenholm State Community College
70 miles away |
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Southern Crescent Technical College
75 miles away |
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Jefferson State Community College
75 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Gadsden State Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Wallace Community College - Hanceville
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Wallace Community College - Selma
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Trenholm State Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1994 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1982 - Current |
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 | $119/credit | |
| In State Students | $119/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $238/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
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 | $5,355 | $5,355 | $10,710 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,330 | $8,330 | $16,660 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,875 | $14,875 | $29,750 |
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, 82% of Southern Union State Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,661 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $629 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $1,007 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $4,556 |
| Federal Student Loans | 24% | $4,660 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,650
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,047 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,855 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,192 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,716 |
| Over $110,000$14,576 |
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Student Population
4,828
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,715
Women
2,113
Men
51%
Full-time
49%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
72% |
|
Black/African American |
22% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.
