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Sullivan University

#2271 in US ranking Louisville, KY
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$31,556
Tuition & fees
$15,480
Avg. aid
$8,275
Receiving aid
94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Median salary
$48,608
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Sullivan University?

Sullivan University is a private university in Louisville, Kentucky, with roots in career-oriented business education. It began in 1962 as Sullivan Business College and later expanded its programs and credentials before adopting the Sullivan University name.

That history helps explain its present mix of career-focused fields, including business, hospitality, technology, nursing and pharmacy. The university also serves students through locations beyond Louisville and online study. Applicants should check the location and delivery format of a particular program rather than assume every program is offered at the main campus.

What are the faculties and departments at Sullivan University?

Sullivan University offers programs across business, technology, hospitality, health care and other applied fields. Its academic offerings include associate and bachelor's degrees as well as graduate and professional study; the credential and campus depend on the program.

Representative areas include accounting and business administration, computer and information sciences, legal support, culinary and hospitality studies, nursing, and pharmacy. The university's National Center for Hospitality Studies is associated with its culinary and hospitality education, while its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences serves students pursuing health-related credentials.

Program names alone do not establish eligibility for a profession. A prospective nursing, pharmacy or other licensure-track student should check the specific degree's curriculum, clinical requirements, professional accreditation and eligibility rules in the state where they intend to work.

What is the location of Sullivan University?

Sullivan University's main campus is in Louisville, Kentucky, on Bardstown Road. Louisville is an urban setting, so commuting arrangements and the location of required classes or clinical work matter when choosing a program.

Students may also encounter Sullivan programs at other Kentucky locations or online. A program advertised by the university should not be assumed to have the same schedule, facilities or student services at every site. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport serves the region, though most day-to-day travel decisions will concern parking, local transit and travel time to classes.

What is the mission and vision of Sullivan University?

Sullivan University presents its educational purpose as preparing students for careers through practical, professionally oriented study. Its range of credentials and scheduling options reflects an emphasis on students entering a field, changing careers or advancing in one.

A mission statement describes institutional priorities, not a measured outcome. Applicants can assess how that purpose works in a specific program by examining course requirements, hands-on components, scheduling and the credentials required for their intended occupation.

Sullivan University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Sullivan University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Quarters

Foundation year

1962

Sullivan University Accreditation

Sullivan University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Sullivan University Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconPostbaccalaureate certificate
iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - research/scholarship
iconDoctor's degree - professional practice

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.