Sullivan University is a private for-profit 2-year college in Louisville, Kentucky with 2,026 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $28,420 a year after grants and graduates 24% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Sullivan University acceptance rate and admissions
Sullivan University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Sullivan University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $17,370 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $10,485 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $31,556 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $28,420 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $28,420 a year after grants and scholarships, $3,136 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Sullivan University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 24% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $42,383 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $16,910 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 40% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Sullivan University majors and what graduates earn
Sullivan University awarded bachelor's degrees in 10 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($68,887).
All 10 majors at Sullivan University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information sciences | 6 | $63,006 | $68,887 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 4 | n/a | $62,472 | n/a |
| Business | 34 | $61,673 | $61,614 | $20,618 |
| Accounting | 7 | $60,735 | $60,916 | n/a |
| Business administration | 33 | $50,254 | $58,983 | $38,306 |
| Human resources | 10 | $57,982 | $56,329 | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 0 | n/a | $53,354 | n/a |
| Hospitality management | 3 | $38,475 | $44,475 | n/a |
| IT and network administration | 12 | $65,386 | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Sullivan University
6 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 6 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 93 | $110,755 | $162,106 |
| Pharmacy | Professional doctorate | 75 | $126,130 | $233,089 |
| Business administration | Master's | 48 | $72,489 | $43,569 |
| Human resources | Master's | 18 | $57,655 | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Sullivan University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 72 | $35,035 | $37,099 | $12,000 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 49 | $38,270 | $39,091 | $9,500 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 47 | $44,715 | $60,327 | $19,000 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 46 | $56,772 | $62,946 | $17,420 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 27 | n/a | $39,275 | $9,438 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 18 | $48,739 | $61,003 | $7,725 |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | $40,932 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | $39,627 | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | $47,418 | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,026 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 75% women, 25% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Sullivan University?
No. Sullivan University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Sullivan University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $17,370. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $28,420 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Sullivan University?
24% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Sullivan University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $42,383 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.