Southern Union State Community College
Southern Union State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Wadley, AL. It offers 52 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1994 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 5,063 students attended Southern Union State Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 100 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 158 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 219 (full-time) and 235 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southern Union State Community College is 36% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 5,063 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
| Number of Faculty | 258 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Union State Community College is $8,874
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,927 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,874 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,927 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southern Union State Community College offers 35 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 836 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 21 | 2 | 596 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 14 | 1 | 240 |
| Total | 35 | 3 | 836 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southern Union State Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 836 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 596 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 240 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 5,063 students have enrolled into Southern Union State Community College. By gender, 2,230 male and 2,833 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,465 White (68.44%), 935 Black/African American (18.47%), 284 Hispanic (5.61%), 78 Asian (1.54%), and 575 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,063 | 2,230 | 2,833 |
| American Indian/Native American | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Asian | 78 | 32 | 46 |
| Black/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 More | 247 | 113 | 134 |
| Un-Known | 34 | 7 | 27 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory Information
- 750 Roberts St, Wadley, AL
- 256-395-2211
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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