Sullivan University (SU) History and Academics

History

Sullivan University was founded in 1962 as the Sullivan Business College. A. R. Sullivan and A. O. Sullivan, the founders of the institution, had a vision to make the Sullivan Business College a one-year college that prepared individuals for future careers. By 1972, the college offered one-year career diplomas and associate’s degrees. The college’s name was changed to Sullivan Junior College of Business in 1976, and the institution moved the Louisville campus, which is its the present location.

The college began offering degrees in catering, baking, and pastry arts, culinary arts, and hotel and restaurant management in 1982. The school began to emerge as one of the best culinary arts schools in the country. Sullivan Junior College received accreditation in 1992 and began offering baccalaureate degrees in 1990. The first MBA degree was offered in 1997.

The college received the name Sullivan University in 2000. The Doctor of Pharmacy, the first doctoral program, was offered for the first time in 2008. The university has kept its approach of quickly preparing students for careers. Students have the ability to earn a career diploma in 1 year, an associate’s degree in 18 months, a bachelor’s degree in an additional 18 months, and a master’s degree in an additional 18 months.

Students who attend this university can also find employment while working toward a degree. The Campus operates on the quarter system and does not offer classes on Fridays. Instructors and campus offices are required to be on campus on each Friday morning to work with students as needed.

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Overall Score (about)	Insufficient Data
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$29,044
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	12 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	N/A / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	3,575

Academics

Sullivan University is a private for-profit university located in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the largest private university in the state of Kentucky. The university has grown tremendously since opening in 1962, and the university is well known for its Dispute Resolution, Human Resource Leadership, and Culinary Arts programs.

Sullivan University is the site of a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training center that offers industry-recognized certificates. The campus is also home to an onsite gourmet restaurant. This campus is also the home of the Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw Computerized Legal Research Systems for paralegal students, a system approved by the American Bar Association. This Sullivan University campus is also home to the Worldspan Computerized Travel Reservation System, which is a system that Travel and Tourism students use (same system used by travel agents).

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Sullivan University. The college currently offers diplomas, certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees. A few of the certificates that the college offers include Accounting Specialist, Human Resource Leadership (Dispute Resolution), Marketing & Sales Specialist, Business Management Specialist, and Medical Coding. Sullivan College currently offers diplomas in Administrative Accounting, Information Accounting, Marketing Management, Business Administration, and Legal Administrative Assistant.

Students who attend this university can earn associate degrees in Office Administration, Computer Information Technology, Beverage Management, Justice & Public Safety Administration, and Logistics & Distribution Management. Possible bachelor’s degree offerings include Business Administration (Accounting), Nursing (RN-to-BSN), Justice and Public Safety Administration, and Hospitality Management.

Master’s programs include Managing Information Technology, Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Leadership, Conflict Management, and MBA (Concentration in Healthcare Management). The doctorate programs include Doctorate of Pharmacy, and a Doctorate in Management with a Strategic Management concentration, Conflict Management concentration, and Information Technology concentration.

Sullivan University also offers Global E-Learning. This educational option became available in January of 2010. Students inside and outside of the United States receive an education using this option. The office is located adjacent to Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky. Students are not required to come to the campus, but the option is available if needed. Students can earn 3 certificates, 1 diploma, 6 associate degrees, 11 bachelor’s degrees, 6 master’s degrees, and 1 doctorate degree through the E-Learning program.

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Admissions

Students who wish to receive admittance into Sullivan University must meet certain requirements for admission. All students must complete an admissions application. Students must display the competence to enter the particular areas of study. Students who wish to earn a certificate or an associate’s degree must complete an entrance evaluation and met success. The evaluation is free to students and Sullivan University supplies and administers the evaluation instrument. Alternatively, students may opt out of the entrance evaluation and use SAT or ACT scores instead. Students must contact the admissions office at Sullivan University to discuss the specific requirement regarding these test scores.

Students who wish to enter a bachelor’s program must meet slightly different requirements. Admissions requirements include either previously earning 60 semester hours or 90-quarter hours from another accredited university or Sullivan University, or previously earning an associate’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Admission requirements for students interested in pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management must have a minimum of an associate degree in a related field of study at the junior-level. The degrees include Baking & Pastry Arts, Travel & Tourism, Beverage Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, Professional Catering, or a related field of study. Additionally, associate degrees from other accredited hospitality or culinary training schools qualify students for junior-level status.

Students must either have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or be in the finals two quarters of a bachelor’s degree program to attain admission into Sullivan University’s graduate school. Students must also show proficiency in qualitative, verbal, and critical reasoning skills. Additional documents that students must submit for graduate school admission include undergraduate transcript or transcript with graduate level courses and GRE or GMAT scores. The Sullivan University graduate school admissions committee may establish additional criteria for admission purposes.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Students must complete a FAFSA form and submit all related documentation to qualify for financial aid. Students may begin submitting FAFSA forms in early January, and it is best to complete the form as soon as possible to receive the best financial aid offerings. Students may qualify for grants, low interest loans, and scholarships. These are the most common forms of financial assistance.

Scholarships offer the opportunity for students to earn a degree using money that does not require repayment. The university offers several scholarships to students, including Hospitality program scholarships, paralegal scholarships, accounting program scholarships, and other numerous campus-offered scholarships. Students may also qualify for outside scholarships as well. Students should contact Sullivan University to discuss the process involved in accepting outside financial aid.

Grants are another way to help pay for an education. A few of the grants available include Federal Pell Grants, College Access Program Grants, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants, and Kentucky Tuition Grants. Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment.

Loans are another option to pay for an education. Many loans that provide the opportunity to finance an education with a low interest rate are offered by the federal government Many loans offer deferred interest and others offer the chance to pay the interest once the loan is accepted. Loan options include Federal Direct Parent and Student Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Subsidized Loans, and Federal PLUS and Federal Unsubsidized Loans. Students may also qualify for private loans from banks. These loans may have higher or lower interest rates, depending on the creditworthiness of the loan applicant.

There are additional options for financing an education. Many companies offer employees tuition assistance to return to school. Students should check with employers to determine if an employer offers this option. Veteran benefits are also available for students who qualify for these benefits. Other benefits may include benefits for students with certain handicaps, joint ventures between Sullivan University and certain businesses, and financial assistance for unemployed and displaced students. Many financial aid options are available to view on the Sullivan University website for students who are in need of financial assistance. Students can make a day, evening, or weekend appointment to visit the financial aid office to speak with a financial planning coordinator about financial aid.

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Students

The university offers residential hall living and apartments. The Garden Point Residence Hall is a hotel transformed into an affordable housing option. Students enjoy wireless Internet access, a student lounge, a mini-movie theatre, study areas and more. Off campus apartments are available for interested student in Fenwick Place Apartments and East Chase Apartments. A residential advisor lives in these apartments for the convenience of the students.

Students have many options for entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky. The campus is located 92 miles from Cincinnati and 153 miles from Nashville. Students may have interest in visiting the Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville Zoo, or Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Music lovers may find joy in visiting the Kentucky Center for the Arts, Louisville Palace, or Freedom hall during a little free time. Sports fans will love visiting the Louisville Bats AAA baseball team and Skate Park. Shopping enthusiasts will love visiting the Jefferson mall, Oxmoor Center, The Summit Lifestyle Center, and Mall St. Matthews. A few points of interest for those who love the great outdoors are E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Waterfront Park, and Iroquois Park and Amphitheater.

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