South University-Austin campus
South University-Austin logo

South University-Austin

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 38%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Round Rock, Texas, South University-Austin is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. South University-Austin operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of South University-Austin is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South University-Austin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, South University-Austin emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at South University-Austin is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at South University-Austin is 38% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at South University-Austin do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,014

Cost of attendance at South University-Austin in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,014

Cost of attendance at South University-Austin in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at South University-Austin received on average $5,421 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,421
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 56% $4,488 $22,438
Other Federal Grant 5 56% $4,488 $22,438
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 33% $3,362 $10,087
Total Grant & Scholarships 6 67% $5,421 $32,525

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South University-Austin students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South University-Austin students is 20.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

20.0%

  • hispanic 20.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

South University-Austin provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South University-Austin offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)