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Southern Union State Community College was established on August 12, 1993, and is situated in east central Alabama. It was formed when Alabama State Board of Education merged Southern Union State Junior College with Opelika State Technical College. The school has branch campuses in:
Southern Union State Community College has three distinct divisions:
- Academic
- Technical
- Health Sciences
Southern Union State Community College is home to numerous students clubs and organizations including Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, the National Student Nurses' Association, and the Global Environmental Organization of Students. Their sports teams participate in volleyball, softball, cross country, basketball and baseball.
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Campus Location750 Roberts St
Wadley, AL 36276
USA
Main Tel: (256) 395-2211
Web Site The campus is in a quiet rural area. |
Southern Union State Community College HighlightsWhere Southern Union State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, beauty and cosmetology, and liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 416 | 19 | | 1-2 year certificate | 64 | 18 | | < 1 year certificate | 53 | 21 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southern Union State Community College was 4,936 in 2007 (3,718 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,484 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,442 | | Room | $ 960 | | Board | $ 1,440 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid: Southern Union State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 66 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 20 |
Housing and MealsSouthern Union State Community College provides on-campus housing for 320 of its 3,718 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (31 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (204 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (53 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (23 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (139 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (17 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded) - Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (19 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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