Southern States University

www.ssu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,568

2021 Average Net Price

$2,640

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

56 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

704

100% Full-Time

About

Southern States University is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Southern States University were General Business Administration & Management (82 degrees awarded) and Information Technology (27 degrees).

In 2021, 159 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern States University. 49.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.3% awarded men.

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern States University is $5,568, which is $−6,417 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern States University is $5,568, which is $−6,417 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,640.

In 2021, 1% of undergraduate students attending Southern States University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$5,568

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern States University was $5,568. The cost of tuition at Southern States University is $−6,417 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern States University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,640

2021 Value

In 2021 Southern States University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,640. Between N/A and 2021, the average net price of Southern States University grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern States University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,206

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern States University was of $10,206 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern States University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

1% of undergraduate students at Southern States University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern States University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern States University was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern States University received 56 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 55.6% annual growth. Out of those 56 applicants, 56 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 704 students enrolled at Southern States University in 2021.

Southern States University has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 56

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern States University was 100% (56 admissions from 56 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 55.6%, while admissions grew by 55.6%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern States University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Southern States University had a total enrollment of 704 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern States University is 704 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern States University are enrolled full-time.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern States University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 704 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern States University is 704 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern States University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern States University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Southern States University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern States University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The enrolled student population at Southern States University is . This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Southern States University.

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Southern States University is General Business Administration & Management (82 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern States University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (129 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern States University are Accountants & auditors (1,028,329 people), Other managers (710,325 people), Software developers (587,133 people), Financial managers (467,623 people), and Chief executives & legislators (370,083 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern States University in 2021 are Business (129 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern States University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southern States University are Business (129 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern States University are Computer Systems Design (945,311 people), Banking & related activities (515,007 people), Elementary & secondary schools (478,056 people), Insurance carriers (429,068 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (424,873 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern States University are Business (129 degrees awarded) and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern States University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
82 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Southern States University was General Business Administration & Management with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Southern States University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Southern States University, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern States University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Southern States University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Southern States University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.944 times less than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from Southern States University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Southern States University is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Operations

Southern States University employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Southern States University are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern States University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Research with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.86M

2021 Salaries

13.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southern States University paid a median of $1.86M in salaries, a 13.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$116k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern States University paid a total of $116k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.12% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $796k (133%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern States University was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern States University were Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Research with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern States University was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern States University.