Southern Union State Community College
Southern Union State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wadley, AL. Southern Union State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Union State Community College is $5,030 for Alabama residents and $8,874 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.96% from last year at Southern Union State CC.
- Total 5,063 students have enrolled in Southern Union State CC and, of that, 665 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Southern Union State CC offers 52 programs and 4 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Southern Union State CC is 36% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southern Union State Community College is $5,030 for Alabama residents and $8,874 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.96% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,860 | $9,720 |
| 2022 | $4,860 | $8,550 |
| 2023 | $4,920 | $8,670 |
| 2024 | $4,980 | $8,790 |
| 2025 | $5,030 | $8,874 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southern Union State Community College offers 52 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 4 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Southern Union State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 14 | 1 |
| Total | 52 | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 102 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 36 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 22 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 13 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 445 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 108 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 23 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 21 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 20 |
Student Population
Total 5,063 students have enrolled to Southern Union State Community College. By gender, there are 2,230 male and 2,833 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.79 to 1.
Southern Union State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 665 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Asian | 78 | 32 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 935 | 350 | 585 |
| Hispanic | 284 | 132 | 152 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| White | 3,465 | 1,587 | 1,878 |
| Two or More Races | 247 | 113 | 134 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 34 | 7 | 27 |
| Total | 5,063 | 2,230 | 2,833 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southern Union State Community College is 36% and the transfer-out rate is 30%. The average financial aid amount is $5,927 and 59% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,927 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 100 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 219 |