South University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
South University-Savannah Online is a private for-profit university in Savannah, Georgia, serving roughly 6,433 students. South University-Savannah Online awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $18,145 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,421 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,145
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,049 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,433 77.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 6.89%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 47.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 11.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,045
- Room & Board: $9,439 annual estimate
South University-Savannah Online: what the data shows
Common questions about South University-Savannah Online, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South University-Savannah Online?
South University-Savannah Online is located in Savannah, GA (ZIP 31406).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is South University-Savannah Online public or private?
South University-Savannah Online is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does South University-Savannah Online cost?
Published tuition: $18,145.
Average net price after aid: $28,049.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,856 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,368 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,209 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,126 |
| $110,001+ | $34,298 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $72,580.
How big is South University-Savannah Online?
Total enrollment: 6,433 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,045 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,364 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South University-Savannah Online?
150%-time completion rate: 6.89%.
First-year retention: 34.0%.
What do graduates of South University-Savannah Online earn?
Median earnings: $34,115 six years after entry; $34,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,123.
79.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South University-Savannah Online known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (468 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (184 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (138 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (133 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (100 completions)
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing (61 completions)
- Nursing Practice (57 completions)
- Psychology, General (51 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (45 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (37 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South University-Savannah Online a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 6.89%; median earnings $34,421 at 10 years; net price $28,049. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,145
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South University-Savannah Online was $18,145.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,049
2024 Value
In 2024 South University-Savannah Online had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,049.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$112,196 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,049 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$72,580 4-Year Tuition
$9,439 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$540 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,124 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$112,496 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for South University-Savannah Online.
Financial Aid by Income Level
79.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at South University-Savannah Online was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for South University-Savannah Online in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,647 | $14,647 | $25,914 |
| 2014 | $14,647 | $14,647 | $21,493 |
| 2015 | $14,568 | $14,568 | $25,556 |
| 2016 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $24,202 |
| 2017 | $13,354 | $13,354 | $23,262 |
| 2018 | $13,354 | $13,354 | $22,256 |
| 2019 | $13,594 | $13,594 | $21,178 |
| 2020 | $13,594 | $13,594 | $22,142 |
| 2021 | $14,494 | $14,494 | $23,225 |
| 2022 | $15,394 | $15,394 | $24,744 |
| 2023 | $16,546 | $16,546 | $26,308 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
South University-Savannah Online reported total enrollment of about 6,433 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (42.7%), White (31.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). About 79.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South University-Savannah Online in 2024 is 6,433 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,045 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,364 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
34.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 42.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.10% 100% Completion Time
6.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.10% of students graduating from South University-Savannah Online completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 19% male / 81% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 10% male / 90% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 26% male / 74% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South University-Savannah Online.
Return on Investment
$26,123 Median Student Debt
$34,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
75.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
206.79% Return on Investment
7.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South University-Savannah Online.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 468 completions
2. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 184 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 138 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 133 completions
5. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 100 completions
6. Adult Health Nurse/Nursing: 61 completions
7. Nursing Practice: 57 completions
8. Psychology, General: 51 completions
9. Information Science/Studies: 45 completions
Most popular programs at South University-Savannah Online.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South University-Savannah Online graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South University-Savannah Online from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,181
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,559
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South University-Savannah Online is a private for-profit institution located in Savannah, GA, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 6,433 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (42.7%), White (31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 6.89%. Approximately 79.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Savannah, GA 31406
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 6.89% graduation rate at South University-Savannah Online falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South University-Savannah Online located?
South University-Savannah Online is located in Savannah, GA.
How much does South University-Savannah Online cost?
Reported tuition is $18,145 and average net price is $28,049 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,439 annually.
What is the student body demographics at South University-Savannah Online?
South University-Savannah Online reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,045 students, Black or African American (42.7%), White (31.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South University-Savannah Online?
About 47.2% of students at South University-Savannah Online are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South University-Savannah Online earn?
Median earnings are $34,115 six years after entry and $34,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South University-Savannah Online?
The 150%-time completion rate is 6.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South University-Savannah Online students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,123.
Is South University-Savannah Online public or private?
South University-Savannah Online is a private for-profit institution located in Savannah, GA.
Is South University-Savannah Online an HBCU?
No. South University-Savannah Online is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South University-Savannah Online a tribal college?
No. South University-Savannah Online is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South University-Savannah Online a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, South University-Savannah Online does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.1%).
Is South University-Savannah Online religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South University-Savannah Online in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Savannah, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.