PrivateUrbanSouth University-Savannah
Savannah, Georgia 31406
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
South University-Savannah is a private institution in Savannah with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 246 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,421 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,116.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History South University was founded in Savannah, Georgia, in 1899 as Draughan's Practical Business College.
- •The South family acquired the institution in 1974 and changed its name to Draughan's Junior College.
- •In 2001, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited South College at the master's level and the school was renamed South University.
- •This name change resulted in a 2002 legal dispute with Sewanee: The University of the South, which had registered the name "The University of the South" with the U.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (51)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
50%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium