C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
51/100 · earnings-weighted

Sullivan University

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Louisville, Kentucky 40205
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: 30%
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
D
37/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B
69/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

2,855
Total Enrollment
30%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,008
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,516
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,000
Median debt at graduation
71%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
56%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 60th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). 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 Sullivan University

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
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$69,369—————
Computer and Information Sciences$52,134$68,887-25%#389 of 459#323$27,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$62,472+13%#92 of 660#27—
Business/Commerce$56,432$61,614-10%#187 of 271#91$27,750
Accounting and Related Services$46,444$60,916-20%#698 of 796#548$34,705
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,483$58,983-14%#834 of 1176#547$37,788
Human Resources Management and Services—$56,329-17%#176 of 187#146—
Design and Applied Arts—$53,354+4%#144 of 299#79—
Hospitality Administration/Management—$44,475-22%#126 of 137#113$30,419

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $394,935
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,438/mo — vs ~$715/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40209 (6.5% cap, Louisville)

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🏆 Where Sullivan University Ranks

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

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General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
of 3 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,220 $14,220
Room $6,435
Board $4,050
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,676 $32,676

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
66%
Receive Pell Grants
88%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 165 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 120 grads/yr Physician Assistant 93 grads/yr Pharmacy 75 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 57 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 51 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 49 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 47 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 44 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 34 grads/yr General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other 28 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 28 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 24 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 23 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 16 grads/yr Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 13 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 10 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 9 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 9 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Sullivan University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,855
Total Students
70%
Women
23%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 12%
Black 21%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 52%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 23%
25-64 (Adult) 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sullivan University?
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 Sullivan University?
Tuition at Sullivan University is $14,220 for in-state students and $14,220 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Sullivan University?
The graduation rate at Sullivan University is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Sullivan University a good school?
Sullivan University has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). 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 (B): 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 Sullivan University?
Sullivan University has a total enrollment of 2,855 students.

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