D
Below Average
Score: 44/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
23/100 · earnings-weighted

South University-Savannah

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Savannah, Georgia 31406
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

698
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at South University-Savannah, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,421
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,115
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,123
Median debt at graduation
9.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
61.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 76% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 17th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at South University-Savannah

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,635$91,363+3%#303 of 966#254$23,592
Information Science/Studies$44,682$58,915-31%#133 of 148#136$45,268
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,773$53,445-22%#1007 of 1176#1003$46,000
Legal Support Services$36,900$49,335-7%#21 of 32#23$44,464
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$36,654$47,390-23%#136 of 156#137$47,778
Health and Medical Administrative Services$39,722$46,885-20%#251 of 275#245$39,675
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,713$46,322-16%#577 of 660#586$42,354
Public Health$34,789$45,993-22%#198 of 215#187$38,888
Psychology$28,684$39,694-22%#970 of 1027#981$44,548

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The South University-Savannah Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $317,587
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,538/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31415 (9.1% cap, Savannah)

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🏆 Where South University-Savannah Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Anesthesiologist Assistant
of 4 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,732 $15,732

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
95%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

698
Total Students
77%
Women
28%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 10%
Black 33%
Asian 7%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 6%
Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 28%
25-64 (Adult) 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South University-Savannah?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend South University-Savannah?
Tuition at South University-Savannah is $15,732 for in-state students and $15,732 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at South University-Savannah?
The graduation rate at South University-Savannah is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is South University-Savannah a good school?
South University-Savannah has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend South University-Savannah?
South University-Savannah has a total enrollment of 698 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology