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South University-Savannah Online

#2371 in US ranking Savannah, GA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$35,821
Tuition & fees
$17,895
Avg. aid
$5,440
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
7%
Median salary
$53,229
1 yr after graduation

What does South University-Savannah Online offer in terms of athletics?

South University-Savannah Online is not presented as a conventional varsity-athletics campus. Applicants should not assume that online enrollment includes a team roster, athletic recruitment, or an athletic scholarship.

Varsity competition, student-run sports clubs, intramurals, and personal recreation are distinct activities. Even if an in-person South University location offers an activity, participation by a Savannah Online student may depend on location and eligibility rules. Students seeking organized competition should verify the particular activity and their eligibility before treating it as part of their college experience.

What student groups and Associations are available at South University-Savannah Online?

For South University-Savannah Online students, involvement with peers is more likely to depend on program-based and virtual opportunities than on an assumed Savannah campus club calendar. A university-wide organization's existence would not, by itself, establish that an online student can participate remotely.

Applicants interested in an academic society, professional association, service activity, or student leadership role should ask their program which groups are currently active, whether meetings have a virtual option, and whether online students can hold membership or leadership positions. Course discussions and group projects can also provide peer contact, but they are not substitutes for a recognized student organization.

Who studies at South University-Savannah Online?

South University-Savannah Online draws students from well beyond Georgia. In the cited 2024-25 geographic data, 11% of students were Georgia residents and 89% came from other U.S. states. That distribution is consistent with an online unit serving a geographically dispersed population.

The same reporting period lists 874 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 753 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. These are categories of entrants, not figures to add together and present as total university enrollment. The transfer count makes prior-college experience an important consideration when evaluating advising and credit policies.

Geography and entry route do not, on their own, describe students' ages, backgrounds, or daily lives. They do suggest that an applicant may be working with classmates in different locations and should check how a program schedules live sessions, group assignments, and support services across time zones.

How does student life look like at South University-Savannah Online?

Everyday student life at South University-Savannah Online centers on coursework and remote interaction rather than residence-hall or campus-based routines. How connected that experience feels will depend in part on a program's course format and opportunities for contact with instructors and classmates.

Before choosing a start date, an applicant can ask for a course-format explanation: Are lessons self-paced within weekly deadlines, are live sessions required, and when are instructors and advisers available? Orientation to the learning platform, technical assistance, tutoring, and accessibility accommodations are particularly important to assess in a distance program. Students whose degrees require clinical or other field experiences should also understand how those experiences fit around online coursework.

What libraries are available to students at South University-Savannah Online?

South University-Savannah Online students should evaluate library access as a remote research service, not as access to a physical library at their home location. The reporting unit lists no on-campus libraries.

The practical questions are whether enrolled online students can authenticate into the university's electronic journals, databases, and e-books; obtain help from a librarian; and request materials that are not immediately online. Access terms can vary by resource, so applicants with substantial research projects should ask the library how off-campus authentication, research assistance, and document requests work for their program.

South University-Savannah Online Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

8803

Veterans affair office

No

South University-Savannah Online Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 6,439
Graduate: 2,364

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 6,201
Part-time: 2,602

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.