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General Information About Southern Union State Community College Southern Union State Community College, located in east central Alabama, is an open-door, public, two-year college operating as a part of The Alabama College System. The mission of the College is to provide quality academic, technical, and health science programs which are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community, business, industry, and government. As an open-door institution, the College provides an educational program that complements the various ability levels of a diverse student population. In support of these efforts, the College employs a highly qualified staff which is active in the planning and evaluation of all programs. 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.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Air Force)
- Distance learning opportunities
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - Rural: Remote
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $2,520 Room & Board Charge $3,200 Books & Supplies Cost $900 Dorm Capacity 460 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $4,886,803 Other Federal Grants $263,261 Scholarships & Fellowships $6,800,521 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $3,688,119 Average Grant Dollars Issued $88,476 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $3,400,261 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 7,507 Native American 11 Asian 75 African American 1,811 Hispanic 58 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,062 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0