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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 is the cost of studying for a year at South University-Savannah Online?

For 2024-25, the reported full-time undergraduate tuition at South University-Savannah Online was $17,100, with $795 in required fees. The listed amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state students, giving a published tuition-and-fees figure of $17,895 before other educational and living expenses.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $17,895 for 2024-25.
  • Part-time undergraduate tuition: $475 per credit hour for 2024-25.
  • Full-time graduate tuition and required fees: $16,611 for 2024-25.
  • Part-time graduate tuition: $669 per credit hour for 2024-25.

These figures are not a complete cost of attendance. An online student may also need books or course materials, reliable internet and equipment, transportation for any required in-person work, and ordinary housing and food. Graduate and undergraduate programs can have different charges, and a per-credit estimate depends on the number of credits taken. Use the current program's tuition schedule and individualized financial-aid budget rather than treating the historical figures as a current price quote.

Financial aid can reduce the amount paid from savings, but loans must generally be repaid. In the cited aid data, 96% of students received financial aid and 73% had student loans; average undergraduate grant aid from federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources was $5,440. Reported average net prices - which account for aid and include costs beyond tuition - were $28,368 for families earning up to $48,000 and $29,209 for those earning $48,001 to $75,000. Those group averages are not individual estimates, and their reporting basis should be checked before comparing them with a current-year tuition quote.

Eligible applicants can investigate federal grants and loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. State assistance, institutional awards, and military or veterans' education benefits have their own eligibility rules. Before borrowing, request a written, program-specific estimate showing tuition, required expenses, grants, and the amount that would remain to be covered by loans or other funds.

What are the work-study opportunities at South University-Savannah Online?

South University-Savannah Online students should distinguish three different opportunities: Federal Work-Study, ordinary part-time employment, and internships or clinical placements required by a program. None should be presumed to come automatically with admission or a financial-aid offer.

Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is a financial-aid-supported job program; an award usually requires the student to obtain an approved position and earn wages for hours worked. A regular job does not require a Work-Study award. An internship or clinical placement may be part of a curriculum and may be unpaid. Ask the financial aid office whether Work-Study positions are available to online students living in your area, and ask the academic program who arranges any required placements.

For career development, online students can ask South University's career services staff about access to advising, résumé feedback, interview preparation, and job-search resources. The availability of a service should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.

South University-Savannah Online Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$17,895
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$17,895

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$35,821
Tuition & fees
$17,895
Housing, food, books & other
$17,926

96% of undergraduates receive aid, $5,440 on average

South University-Savannah Online Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$17,843
Off campus, with family
$5,911

South University-Savannah Online Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$27,856
$30,001–48,000
$28,368
$48,001–75,000
$29,209
$75,001–110,000
$34,126
Over $110,000
$34,298

South University-Savannah Online Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$5,440

All

$6,471

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
96%

South University-Savannah Online Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
80%
Students with federal loans
73%
Median debt at completion
$26,417

South University-Savannah Online Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$10,317

Graduate average amount

$9,157

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.