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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 cost of studying for a year at Sullivan University?

Sullivan University reported the same full-time undergraduate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students in 2024-25. Tuition is only one part of the cost of attendance: housing, food, books, transportation and personal expenses can substantially change a student's budget.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $15,480 for in-state or out-of-state students; reported required fees were $0.
  • Part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $430 per credit hour for in-state or out-of-state students.
  • Full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $15,840 for in-state or out-of-state students; reported required fees were $0.
  • Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $660 per credit hour for in-state or out-of-state students.

The required-fee figure does not mean a student will have no other program-related expenses. Equipment, supplies, examinations, travel or professional requirements may vary by course. Ask for a cost-of-attendance budget for the exact program, location and enrollment intensity rather than adding an assumed housing amount to the tuition figure.

Financial aid changes what students pay, but it does not necessarily make attendance inexpensive. The reported average net price for students from families with annual income at or below $48,000 was $30,628. Net price reflects an annual attendance budget after grant and scholarship aid, not tuition alone or a bill that every student receives. Individual aid offers and living arrangements can produce very different results.

Federal grants, eligible Kentucky assistance, institutional awards and loans may all be part of a financing plan. In the reported 2024-25 aid figures, 94% of students received financial aid, while 62% had student loans. Because loans must generally be repaid, applicants should compare offers by separating grants from borrowing and should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine federal eligibility. Eligible military-connected students can also ask how education benefits apply to their specific program.

What are the work-study opportunities at Sullivan University?

Sullivan students can use career services for job-search preparation, while paid student employment and Federal Work-Study require separate eligibility and hiring steps. A work opportunity should not be assumed to be part of a financial-aid award.

Reported career-center services include individual and group career planning, résumé preparation, interview workshops, a job bank, job fairs, employer recruitment and referrals of résumés to employers. These services can help a student prepare an application and meet employers; they do not establish that a job offer or internship is guaranteed. An internship is not a university-wide requirement for every student, although an individual program may require practical experience.

Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid arrangements, generally pays wages for work performed rather than reducing tuition automatically. Students interested in campus jobs should ask the financial-aid office about eligibility and the hiring office about openings, schedules and application procedures. An ordinary part-time job may be open under different rules and should be budgeted separately from grant aid.

Sullivan University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$15,480
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$15,480

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$31,556
Tuition & fees
$15,480
Housing, food, books & other
$16,076

94% of undergraduates receive aid, $8,275 on average

Sullivan University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$17,182
Off campus, not with family
$18,624
Off campus, with family
$10,543

Sullivan University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$24,325
$30,001–48,000
$30,628
$48,001–75,000
$30,751
$75,001–110,000
$31,682
Over $110,000
$31,735

Sullivan University Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Sullivan University Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

Sullivan University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$8,275

All

$12,881

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
94%

Sullivan University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
56%
Students with federal loans
62%
Median debt at completion
$16,910

Sullivan University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$10,836

Graduate average amount

$12,273

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.