I came across South University when I was conducting research for an MPA program. I was stunned by the student retention rate, because it was so low. Once I contacted an enrollment rep. I found that a lot of students transfer out due to the work load. I must admit that the program is challenging, but worth every penny. This is a private institution that has a reasonably priced tuition, and provides excellent personal attention. I LOVE SOUTH UNIVERSITY'S MPA PROGRAM! So if you are looking for a  program where you can slip through the cracks and receive a bogus diploma, by all means do not enroll at South University. On the other hand if you are looking for: a quality education, reasonably priced tuition where you are guaranteed to expand your brain power and thinking capacity; South University is the school for you. Yes ... the work load is intense, but well worth it. If you want to challenge yourself, without having "nose bleed" student loans from: Harvard, Brown, University of Chicago, Duke, Cornell, Emory etc., South University is the way to go! This school is awesome!

Esoteric

Chicago, IL

I have been going to South University since October 2009. I am pursuing my Master degree in Public Administration. Thus far the staff has been helpful in getting me information on financial aid and picking classes that I will need. For the most part the classes are very interactive and the teachers get back to timely. I only had one incident where the teacher never responded back and gave the same vague comments to all classmates while grading our papers. However, that was just bad experience. I still got a good grade :). I will say the courses are challenging enough and I think will prepare for me further career options. I would recommend this school to anyone that is looking for a valuable eduation at a decent price. I have heard others claim this school was a dipolma mill. I beleive this statement is false. I actually work for my grades. The school is accredited and the reviews I found on the school are credible.

nikkinicole43

Gainesville, FL