South University

Our Academic Excellence

A Century of Academic Excellence


South University enjoys a long-standing tradition of excellence in education and personalized student attention. The University traces its heritage to 1899, when Dr. John Draughon established Draughon's Practical Business College in Savannah, GA.

Since its humble beginnings, South University has experienced continued growth transforming from a two-year college into a four-year, University offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs with campus locations in Savannah, GA, Columbia, SC, Montgomery, AL, Tampa, FL and West Palm Beach, FL.

Today, South University continues to build on its more than a century of academic excellence by continuing to be a recognized innovator in higher education. With the introduction of South University Online, students can pursue both undergraduate degree and master's degree programs ranging from Criminal Justice to an MBA.

South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: 1-404-679-4501) as a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

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For more information about South University please call 800-688-0932 or visit us online at http://www.southuniversity.edu.