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Sullivan University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Louisville, KY

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$13,500

Avg tuition

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About Sullivan University

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Sullivan University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Louisville, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,085, and admissions are selective. The university offers 13 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 20%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,500.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

20% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

75%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

43%

Black

15%

Unknown

11%

Two or more races

5%

Hispanic

4%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

75% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

1,917

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

48% On-campus

52% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 33% online

Associate Check Bold 55% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 62% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 50% online

Master's Check Bold 67% online

Doctorate Check Bold 50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,500 $13,500
Graduate $15,840 $15,840

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,800
On-campus room and board $10,485
On-campus other expenses $5,206
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,593
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $8,831
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $8,831

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $30,991 $30,991
Off-campus without family $30,724 $30,724
Off-campus with family $24,131 $24,131

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

79%

State Grant Aid

46%

Institution Grant Aid

79%

Pell Grant

75%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,008
State Grant Aid $3,970
Institution Grant Aid $5,642
Pell Grant Aid $5,581

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

10

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.