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Southern Union State Community College

Wadley, AL·Public·3,888 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,888 students.

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3,888
Students
$8,652
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,100
Earnings
10 yr
$6,250
Debt

About This School

Southern Union State Community College is a public institution located in Wadley, Alabama with approximately 3,888 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,652 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) is a public community college in Wadley, Alabama. Southern Union offers academic, technical, health science, and social science programs to the east-central Alabama and west-central Georgia regions.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to a credential or transfer opportunity — at just $8,652/year in net cost and a low median debt of $6,250, the financial risk here is genuinely manageable. That said, the median earnings of $35,100 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it leads to a clear job or a four-year transfer. This school makes the most sense as a strategic, low-cost first step rather than a final destination.

Founded
1993
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing1%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Stephen "tWitch" Boss

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,790
Avg Net Price
$8,652
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$6,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White68%
Black20%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,888 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Southern Union State Community College

750 Roberts St

Wadley, AL 36276

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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