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Sullivan University

Louisville, KY·Private for-profit·2,498 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 2,498 students.

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2,498
Students
$25,785
Net Price
30%
Grad Rate
$35,100
Earnings
10 yr
$10,688
Debt

About This School

Sullivan University is a private for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky with approximately 2,498 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $25,785 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $35,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Sullivan University is a private for-profit university based in Louisville, Kentucky. It is licensed to offer certificates and diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. According to the Kentucky Council, for the 2015–2016 academic year, 40% of Sullivan's full-time, first-time associate degree students received their degrees within three years.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 30% graduation rate means most students who enroll don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth understanding before committing. On the positive side, debt at graduation is relatively low at $10,688, and the school offers a real range of credentials — certificates through doctoral degrees — with solid regional accreditation. Worth considering only if you have a specific, career-focused program in mind (like culinary or business) and a clear plan to stay enrolled, since median earnings of $35,100 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for those who do complete.

Founded
1962
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions42%
Business & Marketing29%
Computer Science10%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$14,220
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,220
Avg Net Price
$25,785
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants11%
Median debt at graduation$10,688

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
30%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$10,688
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,688
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.3x

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

White45%
Black22%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,498 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Sullivan University

3101 Bardstown Rd

Louisville, KY 40205

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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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