Sullivan University Tuition & Completion (2026)
Sullivan University is a private for-profit two-year college in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling about 2,026 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $25,532 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,480. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.6%) and Black or African American (29.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,480
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,532 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,026 59.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.99%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 49.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,616
- Room & Board: $10,485 annual estimate
Sullivan University: what the data shows
Common questions about Sullivan University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sullivan University?
Sullivan University is located in Louisville, KY (ZIP 40205).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Sullivan University public or private?
Sullivan University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Sullivan University cost?
Published tuition: $15,480.
Average net price after aid: $25,532.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,325 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $30,628 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,751 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,682 |
| $110,001+ | $31,735 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,920.
How big is Sullivan University?
Total enrollment: 2,026 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,616 students.
Graduate enrollment: 413 students.
About 60% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sullivan University?
150%-time completion rate: 70.99%.
What do graduates of Sullivan University earn?
Median earnings: $34,516 six years after entry; $38,008 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
56.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sullivan University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (165 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (120 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (93 completions)
- Pharmacy (75 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (57 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (51 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (49 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (47 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (44 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sullivan University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.99%; median earnings $38,008 at 10 years; net price $25,532. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,480
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sullivan University was $15,480.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,532
2024 Value
In 2024 Sullivan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,532.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$102,128 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,532 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$61,920 4-Year Tuition
$10,485 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$25,965 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,860 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Sullivan University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.25% 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 Sullivan University 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 Sullivan University 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 | $17,970 | $17,970 | $23,441 |
| 2014 | $19,740 | $19,740 | $25,166 |
| 2015 | $19,740 | $19,740 | $28,930 |
| 2016 | $19,740 | $19,740 | $24,012 |
| 2017 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $28,718 |
| 2018 | $12,870 | $12,870 | $37,276 |
| 2019 | $12,870 | $12,870 | $22,392 |
| 2020 | $13,860 | $13,860 | $23,161 |
| 2021 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $23,171 |
| 2022 | $14,220 | $14,220 | $24,106 |
| 2023 | $14,220 | $14,220 | $25,785 |
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
Sullivan University reported total enrollment of about 2,026 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 25% male and 75% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.6%), Black or African American (29.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.2%). About 56.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sullivan University in 2024 is 2,026 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,616 students. Graduate enrollment is about 413 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 White at 46.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
70.99% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Sullivan University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 41% male / 59% female
- Physician Associate/Assistant: 22% male / 78% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Sullivan University.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$38,008 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.62% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
272.16% Return on Investment
5.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Sullivan University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 165 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 120 completions
3. Physician Associate/Assistant: 93 completions
4. Pharmacy: 75 completions
5. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 57 completions
6. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 51 completions
7. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 49 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 47 completions
9. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 44 completions
Most popular programs at Sullivan University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sullivan University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sullivan University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,490
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,426
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sullivan University is a private for-profit institution located in Louisville, KY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Associate/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 2,026 students. Student body composition includes White (46.6%), Black or African American (29.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 70.99%. Approximately 56.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Louisville, KY 40205
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Sullivan University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sullivan University located?
Sullivan University is located in Louisville, KY.
How much does Sullivan University cost?
Reported tuition is $15,480 and average net price is $25,532 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,485 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Sullivan University?
Sullivan University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,616 students, White (46.6%), Black or African American (29.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sullivan University?
About 49.4% of students at Sullivan University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Sullivan University earn?
Median earnings are $34,516 six years after entry and $38,008 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sullivan University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Sullivan University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Sullivan University public or private?
Sullivan University is a private for-profit institution located in Louisville, KY.
Is Sullivan University an HBCU?
No. Sullivan University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sullivan University a tribal college?
No. Sullivan University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Sullivan University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sullivan University does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.8%).
Is Sullivan University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Sullivan University 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
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Louisville, Kentucky city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
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.