Southern Union State Community College
Health Sciences Division
Southern Union State Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Opelika, Alabama. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Opelika, Alabama campus for Southern Union State Community College is located in a Rural setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,673. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $5,040, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $8,910 for the most recent reporting period.
Nursing Programs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
- LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN to RN)
Visit the Southern Union State Community College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Alabama periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Alabama will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.
Tuition Cost And Admissions
| Description | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Student population: | 4,673 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio: | 21-to-1 |
| In-state tuition & fees: | $5,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees: | $8,910 |
| Room and board: | $6,000 |
| Percent on financial aid: | 78% |
| Campus housing: | yes |
| Open admissions policy: | yes |
Student Profile
Ethnicity of Students
Campus Location
Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Southern Union State Community College. You can also see the Southern Union State Community College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.
- Address: 301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika, Alabama 36801
- Phone Number: 334-745-6437
Southern Union State Community College students, employees, and website visitors may notify us of a correction using our contact us page. When submitting corrections, please include a website URL where we can verify the nursing school information.
Last updated: November 4, 2025