About Southern Union State Community College

Founded in 1922, Southern Union State Community College. is a college. Located in Alabama, which is a city setting in Alabama, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 4,683 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Southern Union State Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 90 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southern Union State Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at SUSCC are considered , with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southern Union State Community College.

7%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
40%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
73%
“They keep regular office hours”
20%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
27%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
30%
“We bought the gear”
40%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
47%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
73%
“They keep regular office hours”
20%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
27%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Southern Union State Community College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    17 Students rated on-campus housing 2.9 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    12 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    17 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    17 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    17 Students rated class size 3.9 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    17 Students rated school activities 2.9 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    17 Students rated local services 2.9 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    17 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Southern Union State Community College?

16 Students rated Southern Union State Community College

Adrienne - 05/22/2020

Southern Union has an amazing dual-enrollment program. I am currently enrolled there and I am thankful for all the classes I get to take while I am still high school. The Opelika campus provides lots of classes for all the students as well. It is a very convenient way to transfer to a bigger university.

Cornesha - 11/16/2019

Being more understanding when certain things happen. I lost my financial aid because I was taking a bio class and needed my lab manual the teacher wouldn’t allow me to make copies using someone else’s so she told me I had to with drawl the class because I was waiting for my financial aid to be reimbursed, when I called to make sure I did it the correct way the lady said I did and come to find out I didn’t and it made my GPA drop.

Jasmine - 06/12/2019

Southern union is a great college, but it is in the middle of no where. Their is no cell phone service or places to eat. It does great professors who do care about you making it. There are many academic based scholarships as well as athletic scholarships. The door rooms need a little work but other than that it’s a great school.

Quinn - 03/19/2019

A safe and reliable location for a great education. Close to home and affordable. After spending 5 years away from academic i decided to return and was more than happy with all my experiences at Southern Union State Community College. After returning to school, I am beyond excited to continue my education at a larger university.

Southern Union State Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Southern Union State Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southern Union State Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I were able to go back in time and talk to my high school self, there are many things that I would say. One thing I would tell myself is not to be afraid of change. Growing from a high school student to a college student can be a stressful journey; however, it is a journey worth taking. Yes, you may see it as a rough road because of the important choices you will have to make, like picking a major,etc., but to look at the brighter side and see it as a great opportunity to experience new surroundings, and to learn new ideas from your peers and professors. A second thing I would tell myself is to count your blessings everyday and to be thankful that you are able to attend a high school and have the opportunity to attend any college of your choosing because there are thousands upon thousands of students around the world who have the talent and the mind to attend college but may be stiffled by their government or family situation and are not able to spread their wings and grow into a well educated being.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is that there is no cell phone service here. Also there is not main fastfood restaurant. You have to drive at least twenty minutes to get to the near place with a restaurant or cell phone service. Other than that Wadley is a nice place with very generous people.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The location of the school

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    An educational institution that strives to send all of its students to a four year university, while taking the time to fully train and educate its students to succeed at the university of their choosing.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known that the nursing program was very hard to get into before I came to Southern Union.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing that I consider about my school is the closeness one can get in the classroom. This is acheivable because Southern Union's student to staff ratio is small; so therefore, students are able to attend small classes and have a one-on-one relationship with their teacher. Each student is referred to by his/her name and not seat number which is a good feeling.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person that lacks motivation to study and work hard for there grades

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are not as dedicated as I am.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Southern Union is mostly known for affordable tuition and their programs in the health care field.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Southern Union has the feel of a 4 year institution with the nurture of a community college. The faculty actually care about the wellbeing and grades of their students and they help every student try to achieve greatness.

    Read all  1 answers

  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    As an open-door institution, the College provides an educational program that complements the various ability levels of a diverse student population. The education offered allows for successful transfer entry into upper-level study at a senior college or university, trains for immediate employment upon completion of a technically-oriented program, and provides educational opportunities for those students interested in careers in the health care field.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

4,683

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

9%

Out-Of-State

89%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

8

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

9%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
22%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
71%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

81% of students attending Southern Union State Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 57% were awarded federal grants. While 21% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$7,590

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$4,400

Room and Board

13,390

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$6,810
$30 - $48K
$7,719
$48 - $75K
$8,653
$75 - $110K
$11,481
$110K & UP
$11,713

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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