Southern Union State Community College

What Southern Union State Community College does

Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) is a public two-year community college and member of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), founded in 1922 as the second oldest community college in Alabama. The institution operates three campuses in Wadley, Opelika, and Valley, serving traditional college students, dual enrollment high school students, adult learners, and workforce development participants across east-central Alabama. SUSCC delivers academic transfer pathways, career and technical education, and an extensive portfolio of health sciences programs including Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant (launching Spring 2027), Medical Assistant Technology, Therapeutic Massage, Paramedic, and Veterinary Technology — the latter accredited by AVMA CVTEA effective September 4, 2025, making it the only on-campus veterinary technology program in the state.

The college runs on a recurring tuition-and-fee revenue model supplemented by state appropriations through ACCS and auxiliary services (bookstore managed by Barnes & Noble, dining, facilities). Course delivery combines face-to-face instruction at the three campuses, distance learning via Canvas LMS, clinical rotations within a 75-mile radius of base campuses, and concurrent enrollment partnerships — notably Path to the Plains with Auburn University and the ADN-BSN pathway with Auburn University at Montgomery. Operational technology is built on Ellucian Experience (cloud-based student information system), TargetX for admissions (Salesforce-based), ProctorU for remote proctoring, Respondus for lockdown browser integrity, and TalkCampus for anonymous peer mental health support.

SUSCC awarded 2,094 degrees and certificates in 2024-25 across 37,859 course enrollments with a 76.8% course success rate. Outcome metrics materially exceed ACCS medians: a 67% fall-to-fall retention rate versus the system median of 63%, and a 43% transfer rate within 150% of normal time versus the system median of 18%. The Medical Assistant Technology program posts a 96.97% five-year cumulative certification exam pass rate (2020-2024). Governance is exercised by the ACCS Board of Trustees; the SUSCC Foundation functions as a 501(c)(3) fundraising arm, awarding $184,810 in scholarships to 98 students in 2024-25. The institution adopted a 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and continues to expand its accredited health sciences portfolio.

Name

Southern Union State Community College

Legal name

Southern Union State Community College

Website

https://suscc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Southern Union State Community College is a public two-year community college operating three campuses in east-central Alabama under the Alabama Community College System, delivering academic transfer, technical, and health sciences programs to traditional students, dual-enrolled high schoolers, and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Health sciences programs
• Technical workforce training
• Dual enrollment programs
• Associate degree pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Wadley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit-bearing courses. Public community college with in-state and out-of-state tuition rates. Part of Alabama Community College System.
2. State Funding: Operational funding from Alabama Community College System and state appropriations for public two-year institution
3. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from bookstore operations (managed through Barnes & Noble), dining services, and campus facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southern Union State Community College is an open-admission public two-year community college delivering credit-bearing academic transfer, technical, and health sciences programs across three Alabama campuses. Its core offerings consist of associate degrees, certificates, and short-term credentials that prepare students for university transfer or direct entry into healthcare, skilled trades, and public service careers, supported by distance learning, dual/concurrent enrollment, and workforce development pathways.

Product overview

Southern Union State Community College is a public two-year institution offering academic, technical, and health science programs across three campuses in Wadley, Opelika, and Valley, Alabama. The college operates as a single institution organized into an Academic Division, Technical Division, and Health Sciences Division. Its product portfolio is a collection of credential programs spanning health sciences (Paramedic, ADN Nursing, LPN-to-RN Mobility, Nursing Assistant, Medication Assistant Certified, Medical Assistant Technology, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Therapeutic Massage, Wellness and Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Veterinary Technology), technical programs (Aviation Maintenance Technology, CNC Machining), and academic/concurrent enrollment pathways (Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, Path to the Plains with Auburn University). The college also provides athletics (baseball, soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country) and student support services including accessibility tools, mental health resources (Uwill/TalkCampus), career services, and library services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paramedic (EMT) Program
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program
• ADN Mobility (LPN-to-RN and Paramedic-to-RN) Program
• Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
• Medical Assistant Technology (MAT) Program
• Radiologic Technology Program
• Surgical Technology Program
• Therapeutic Massage (TM) Program
• Wellness and Personal Trainer Certificate
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program
• Veterinary Technology Program
• Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program
• Path to the Plains (P2P) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% fall-to-fall retention rate for first-time, full-time students (Fall 2023, exceeding ACCS median of 63%)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CARE Humane SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026CARE Humane Society collaborates with Southern Union's Veterinary Technology Program, providing hands-on clinical experience for students working with live animals. The organization participates in advisory board meetings and has established tuition scholarships for Veterinary Technology students who commit to employment with the organization following graduation.
• Auburn University (Path to the Plains)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent enrollment partnership providing Alabama students with affordable pathway to earn bachelor's degree at Auburn University after completing associate degree at Southern Union. Blake and Traci Henry established first scholarship for Path to the Plains students.
• Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM ADN-BSN Pathway)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent enrollment option allowing nursing students to work toward BSN degree through AUM while completing ADN at Southern Union.
• Local Healthcare Facilities (Clinical Rotation Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious hospitals, clinics, veterinary practices, and healthcare facilities provide clinical rotation sites for health sciences students. Students required to travel to approved clinical sites, typically within 75-mile radius of base campus.
• FAME on the Plains (Advanced Manufacturing Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative education partnership with manufacturing organizations providing internships, on-the-job training, and career pathways in mechatronics/advanced manufacturing. Students earn scholarships and employment connections through sponsor organizations.
• American Veterinary Technician Association (AVMA CVTEA)majorOthersProgram accreditation through AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, effective September 4, 2025. Graduation from accredited program is main pathway for licensure examination eligibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Troy University: Alabama public university with extensive online programs that overlap with SUSCC's general education transfer offerings. Serves similar regional student population via different delivery model.
• Auburn University: Major Alabama public university that is SUSCC's primary concurrent enrollment and transfer partner via Path to the Plains. Functions as the upstream four-year destination rather than a direct competitor, but its tuition and program offerings shape SUSCC's transfer value proposition.

Direct peers

• Coastal Alabama Community College: Multi-campus ACCS institution along the Gulf Coast with broader geographic footprint and similar program mix. Comparable on accreditation profile and state-system governance.
• Wallace State Community College: Alabama Community College System peer offering academic transfer, health sciences (including nursing), and technical programs. Comparable on size, scope, and ACCS funding/governance model.
• Bevill State Community College: Multi-campus ACCS community college in west-central Alabama offering comparable academic transfer, health sciences (including nursing), and technical/trade programs. Comparable on size and program structure.
• Calhoun Community College: Public two-year college in the Alabama Community College System in Decatur/Huntsville, offering comparable academic, technical, and health sciences programs. Shares ACCS governance, programmatic accreditation pathways, and dual enrollment models with Auburn-style transfer partnerships.
• Central Alabama Community College: Public ACCS two-year college in central Alabama with similar program mix including health sciences and technical education. Directly comparable on funding model and rural service area dynamics.
• Gadsden State Community College: Public two-year community college in the Alabama Community College System serving northeast Alabama with similar academic transfer, health sciences, and technical programs. Most directly comparable peer given shared ACCS governance, funding model, and rural/regional service area.
• Chattahoochee Valley Community College: Alabama Community College System peer serving the Columbus, GA region with overlapping academic transfer, health sciences, and technical programs. Comparable on governance and program structure.
• Snead State Community College: Smaller ACCS two-year college in northeast Alabama with similar academic, technical, and health sciences program offerings. Comparable rural community college model under same state system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SUSCCNews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCs-1AEUrOjzOgiRBxq6jbRA
• Facebookfacebook.com/138818515193
• Instagraminstagram.com/southernunioncommunitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-union-state-community-college

Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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