South University System Fact Sheet
Chancellor
John T. South, III
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Steven Yoho, Ph.D.
Deans
- J. Michael Brooks, Ph.D. - College of Arts & Sciences
- Steven Yoho, Ph.D. - Acting College of Business
- A. William Paulsen, MMSc, Ph.D., CCE, AAC - College of Health Professions
- Leslie Baughman, Ph.D. - College of Creative Art & Design
- Mary Walker, RN, Ph.D. - College of Nursing and Public Health
- James E. Wynn, Ph.D. - School of Pharmacy
Description
South University and its branch campuses comprise a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. The core curriculum is broad-based and promotes critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, and skills for life-long learning.
South University’s approach to higher education and the resulting varied academic experiences provide students with the intellectual acumen and pragmatic approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment. The university provides a learning environment, both on-campus and online, that helps students identify goals and the means to achieve them. With this philosophy in mind, students learn by interacting with a community of faculty, staff, and administration dedicated to South University’s academic purpose.
Degrees and Programs
South University offers over 51 degree programs across its 10 campuses and online. Program availability varies by campus. The university’s academics are organized into five colleges and a School of Pharmacy.
College of Arts & Sciences
- Criminal Justice
- Graphic Design
- Legal Studies
- Paralegal Studies
College of Business
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Management
- Information Systems & Technology
- Information Technology
- Leadership
- Public Administration
College of Health Professions
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Assisting
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assisting
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Professional Counseling
- Psychology
College of Nursing and Public Health
- Health Science
- Nursing
- Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion
- RN to Master of Science in Nursing
School of Pharmacy
- Dual Degree: Pharmacy & Business Administration
- Pharmacy
See suprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important information.
Student Profile
The university had a Fall 2010 enrollment of 22,563 students, and a Spring 2011 enrollment of 23,764 students, with over 280 full-time and over 1,500 adjunct faculty members. Approximately 42 percent of students are pursuing associate’s degrees, 47 percent bachelor’s degrees, 9 percent master’s degrees, 2 percent doctoral degrees. The students are predominantly female, 73 percent, and are young professionals, average age 33, seeking to advance or begin new careers.
Accreditation
South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.
Tuition
Tuition varies by program. For students taking 12 credit hours, undergraduate tuition in most programs ranges from $4,464 - $5,856 per quarter. See the academic catalog for specific tuition information by program.
Campus Addresses
Austin
7700 West Parmer Lane
Building A, Suite A100
Austin, TX 78729-8101
1-877-659-5706
Columbia
9 Science Court
Columbia, S.C. 29203
803-799-9082
Montgomery
5355 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, Ala. 36116
334-395-8800
Novi
41555 Twelve Mile Road
Novi, Mich. 48377
877-693-2085
Richmond
2151 Old Brick Road
Glen Allen, Va. 23060
804-727-6800
Savannah
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, Ga. 31406
912-201-8000
South University Online http://online.southuniversity.edu
888-444-3404
Tampa
4401 North Himes Avenue
Tampa, Fla. 33614
813-393-3800
Virginia Beach
301 Bendix Road
Suite 100
Virginia Beach, Va. 23452
757-493-9600
West Palm Beach
9801 Belvedere Road
Royal Palm Beach, Fla. 33411
561-273-6500
The Art Institute of Dallas
A Campus of South University
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, Tx. 75231
214-692-8080
The Art Institute of Fort Worth
A Campus of South University
7000 Calmont Avenue, Suite 150
Fort Worth, Tx. 76116
817-210-0808
Media Contact
Heather Askew
Assistant Chancellor for Communications
200 Stephenson Avenue, Suite 201
Savannah, Ga. 31405
Phone: 912.650.6214
Email