Sullivan University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,220

5.33% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$19,537

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,309

68.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

27.5%

64 Graduates

About

Sullivan University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, KY. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sullivan University were Registered Nursing (116 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (50 degrees), and Radiographer (32 degrees).

In 2022, 871 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sullivan University. 67.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (481 degrees), 3.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sullivan University is $14,220, which is $−9,776 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sullivan University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1786 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Sullivan University is $14,220, which is $9,776 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,537.

In 2022, 79% of undergraduate students attending Sullivan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,220

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Sullivan University was $14,220. The cost of tuition at Sullivan University is $−9,776 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sullivan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,537

2022 Value

24.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Sullivan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,537. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Sullivan University grew by 24.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sullivan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,539

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sullivan University was of $8,539 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.52% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sullivan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Sullivan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sullivan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sullivan University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1786 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Sullivan University had a total enrollment of 2,309 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Sullivan University is 1,579 students and the part-time enrollment is 730. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at Sullivan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sullivan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 6.02% Two or More Races, 4.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Asian, 0.563% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Sullivan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (15%) and White Male (14.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.2%), followed by White Male (9.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sullivan University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,309 students. The full-time enrollment at Sullivan University is 1,579 and the part-time enrollment is 730. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at Sullivan University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sullivan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,040 enrolled students
Black or African American
464 enrolled students
Two or More Races
139 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sullivan University is 45% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 6.02% Two or More Races, 4.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Asian, 0.563% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 388 students (16.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 299 more women than men received degrees from Sullivan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sullivan University is white (481 degrees awarded). There were 3.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sullivan University is Registered Nursing (116 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (50 degrees) and Radiographer (32 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sullivan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (70 degrees awarded), Business (308 degrees), and Health (356 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sullivan University are Registered nurses (1,482,929 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,184 people), Other managers (836,964 people), Software developers (694,362 people), and Financial managers (507,025 people).

The most specialized majors at Sullivan University in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (70 degrees awarded), Business (308 degrees), Health (356 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sullivan University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Sullivan University are Personal & Culinary Services (70 degrees awarded), Business (308 degrees), Health (356 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sullivan University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,833,477 people), Computer Systems Design (1,083,006 people), Elementary & secondary schools (724,769 people), Banking & related activities (542,556 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,398 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sullivan University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
116 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
50 degrees awarded
Radiographer
32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Sullivan University was Registered Nursing with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Sullivan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

286

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

585

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 286 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University, which is 0.489 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (585).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sullivan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.709 times less than the 86 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Sullivan University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.23 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Sullivan University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
481 degrees awarded
Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sullivan University is white (481 degrees awarded). There were 3.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

13% of degree recipients (113 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
327 degrees awarded
White Male
154 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
101 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sullivan University is white female (327 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (154 degrees).

Operations

Sullivan University employs 37 Professors, 33 Instructors and 29 Associate professors. Most academics at Sullivan University are Female Instructor (25), Male Professor (19), and Female Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sullivan University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 172 employees, Management, with 53 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$21.8M

2022 Salaries

7.77%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Sullivan University paid a median of $21.8M in salaries, a 7.77% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.4% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 9.59% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.83M

Instructional Salaries

115

Number of Employees

In 2022, Sullivan University paid a total of $9.83M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

172 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sullivan University were Professor with 37 employees, Instructor with 33 employees, and Associate professor with 29 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sullivan University were Office and Administrative Support with 172 employees, Management with 53 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sullivan University was Female Instructor with 25 employees, Male Professor with 19 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sullivan University.

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