South University-Austin

www.southuniversity.edu/austin#location=Austin,%20TX

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,920

2021 Average Net Price

$25,250

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

359

70.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20%

3 Graduates

About

South University-Austin is a higher education institution located in Williamson County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South University-Austin were Registered Nursing (32 degrees awarded), General Public Health (6 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (5 degrees).

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Austin. 74.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (34 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Austin is $16,920, which is $−11,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Austin is $16,920, which is $−11,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,250.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending South University-Austin received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-Austin was $16,920. The cost of tuition at South University-Austin is $−11,585 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South University-Austin (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,250

2021 Value

8.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South University-Austin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,250. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South University-Austin grew by 8.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of South University-Austin (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Austin was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South University-Austin (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at South University-Austin received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.7% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Austin (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

310

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Austin was 3.12%, which represents 310 out of the 9951 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South University-Austin had a total enrollment of 359 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-Austin is 253 students and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 70.5% of students enrolled at South University-Austin are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Austin, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32% Hispanic or Latino, 28.7% Black or African American, 27% White, 5.01% Asian, 1.95% Two or More Races, and 0.557% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South University-Austin in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27%), followed by White Female (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (22.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20%), followed by White Female (20%) and Black or African American Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Austin in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 359 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Austin is 253 and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 70.5% of students enrolled at South University-Austin are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South University-Austin (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

38%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South University-Austin was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), South University-Austin had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South University-Austin (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
115 enrolled students
Black or African American
103 enrolled students
White
97 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Austin is 32% Hispanic or Latino, 28.7% Black or African American, 27% White, 5.01% Asian, 1.95% Two or More Races, and 0.557% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (1.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 43 more women than men received degrees from South University-Austin. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Austin is white (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South University-Austin is Registered Nursing (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Public Health (6 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Austin are Registered nurses (1,470,405 people), Accountants & auditors (1,082,709 people), Other managers (892,101 people), Software developers (617,206 people), and Financial managers (507,516 people).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Austin are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Austin are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,962,908 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,053,686 people), Computer Systems Design (1,044,237 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (671,160 people), and Insurance carriers (573,906 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South University-Austin.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
General Public Health
6 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South University-Austin was Registered Nursing with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at South University-Austin according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Austin, which is 0.338 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (65).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South University-Austin by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Austin in Registered Nursing, which is 0.231 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Austin in Registered Nursing, which is 4.33 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South University-Austin is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Austin is white (34 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Austin is white female (29 degrees awarded). There were 2.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (14 degrees).

Operations

South University-Austin employs 6 Instructors, 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at South University-Austin are Female Instructor (4), Female Assistant professor (3), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Austin are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.03M

2021 Salaries

11.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-Austin paid a median of $3.03M in salaries, a 11.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$833k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South University-Austin paid a total of $833k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Austin were Instructor with 6 employees, and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Austin were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Austin was Female Instructor with 4 employees, Female Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South University-Austin.