Annual Report 2025
This annual report shares key highlights from Academic Year 2025, including enrollment, student outcomes, academic support, library use, and feedback from the SSU community.
University Snapshot
Key institutional indicators highlighting enrollment, student success, persistence, and academic engagement during Academic Year 2025.
Fall 2025 Enrollment
Total enrolled students during the Fall 2025 reporting period across all campuses and programs.
New Fall 2025 Students
New students admitted during the Fall 2025 reporting period.
Students Continuing Their Studies
290 retained students from 310 reviewed in Academic Year 2024–2025 retention reporting.
Research Resource Usage
More than 575,000 research interactions across GALE and ProQuest systems during Academic Year 2025.
Enrollment & Student Community
This section provides an overview of the students who make up the Southern States University community. It highlights enrollment patterns, student growth, academic programs, and the continued demand for SSU educational opportunities.
Data Note
Enrollment reporting reflects the official university enrollment records for Academic Year 2025–2026. The data help show how many students SSU served across recent terms and how enrollment changed over time.
Fall 2025 Enrollment
Total enrolled students during the Fall 2025 reporting period across all campuses and programs.
New Fall 2025 Students
New students admitted during the Fall 2025 reporting period.
Largest Program
MBA remained the institution’s largest academic program across the reviewed enrollment period.
Enrollment Stability
Recent enrollment remained within a relatively narrow range from 2024 through Spring 2026.
| Term | Active Continuing | Active New | approved leave / Vacation | Withdrawals | Completed | Active Excluding approved leave | All Active Including approved leave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | 235 | 44 | 27 | 9 | 54 | 306 | 306 |
| Winter 2021 | 213 | 47 | 25 | 11 | 30 | 285 | 285 |
| Spring 2021 | 220 | 45 | 24 | 11 | 36 | 289 | 289 |
| Summer 2021 | 206 | 40 | 36 | 15 | 38 | 282 | 282 |
| Fall 2021 | 199 | 66 | 29 | 22 | 38 | 294 | 294 |
| Winter 2022 | 208 | 66 | 26 | 8 | 31 | 300 | 300 |
| Spring 2022 | 234 | 42 | 24 | 3 | 45 | 300 | 300 |
| Summer 2022 | 195 | 43 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 278 | 278 |
| Fall 2022 | 195 | 65 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 306 | 306 |
| Winter 2023 | 227 | 38 | 25 | 10 | 23 | 257 | 257 |
| Spring 2023 | 219 | 37 | 37 | 16 | 44 | 233 | 233 |
| Summer 2023 | 195 | 27 | 37 | 9 | 28 | 226 | 226 |
| Fall 2023 | 189 | 58 | 37 | 32 | 38 | 214 | 214 |
| Winter 2024 | 203 | 29 | 11 | 19 | 47 | 177 | 243 |
| Spring 2024 | 145 | 36 | 32 | 13 | 21 | 179 | 213 |
| Summer 2024 | 146 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 19 | 174 | 202 |
| Fall 2024 | 155 | 46 | 19 | 3 | 30 | 187 | 220 |
| Winter 2025 | 160 | 45 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 203 | 232 |
| Spring 2025 | 183 | 32 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 235 |
| Summer 2025 | 179 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 34 | 179 | 218 |
| Fall 2025 | 191 | 54 | 33 | 9 | 33 | 191 | 233 |
| Winter 2026 | 190 | 37 | 34 | 4 | 34 | 190 | 228 |
| Spring 2026 | 170 | 30 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 220 |
| Program | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | 62 | 56 | 56 | 68 |
| MBA | 194 | 189 | 164 | 143 |
| MSIT | 100 | 83 | 43 | 34 |
| Undergraduate Certificates | 48 | 40 | 54 | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate in BA | 15 | 15 | 13 | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate in IT | 15 | 10 | 12 | 17 |
| Total | 434 | 393 | 342 | 332 |
| Finding | Evidence | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| MBA remains the largest program. | MBA had 143 students in 2025. | Graduate business enrollment continues to represent the largest share of SSU enrollment. |
| BBA enrollment increased in 2025. | BBA enrollment increased from 56 in 2024 to 68 in 2025. | The undergraduate business program showed growth after remaining steady in 2023 and 2024. |
| Certificate enrollment remains an important part of the academic mix. | Undergraduate Certificates had 50 students, GCBA had 20, and GCIT had 17 in 2025. | Certificate programs continue to provide focused academic pathways for students. |
| Total enrollment declined modestly from 2024 to 2025. | Total enrollment changed from 342 in 2024 to 332 in 2025. | The overall decrease was relatively small compared with the larger decline between 2023 and 2024. |
| Finding | Evidence | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment stabilized after the 2023 low point. | All-active enrollment moved from 214 in Fall 2023 to 220 in Fall 2024, 233 in Fall 2025, and 220 in Spring 2026. | Recent enrollment suggests recovery and stabilization following lower enrollment levels in 2023. |
| Spring 2025 was the highest recent enrollment term. | Spring 2025 reported 235 all-active students including approved leaves. | This term represents the high point in the most recent reporting cycle. |
| Fall remains an important enrollment cycle. | Fall 2025 included 54 active new students, the highest new-student count in the recent 2024–2026 trend period. | Fall enrollment activity continues to be a key driver of institutional enrollment stability. |
| approved leave volume is material to total enrollment interpretation. | approved leave/vacation counts ranged from 19 to 34 students in recent terms. | Reporting both active excluding approved leave and all-active including approved leave provides a clearer institutional enrollment picture. |
“Enrollment activity remained stable across recent reporting terms, with Fall cycles continuing to play an important role in supporting institutional enrollment.”
Enrollment SummaryEnrollment Analysis
Southern States University maintained a stable recent enrollment profile after lower enrollment levels in 2023. All-active enrollment increased from 214 in Fall 2023 to 220 in Fall 2024, reached 233 in Fall 2025, and remained at 220 in Spring 2026. Spring 2025 represented the highest recent enrollment term at 235 students when active students and approved leaves were included.
The expanded trend table shows that enrollment interpretation is strengthened by viewing continuing active students, active new students, approved leave/vacation status, withdrawals, completions, and all-active enrollment together. This broader view shows both student movement and overall institutional stability across terms.
Student Success & Graduation
Graduation outcomes help show how students move through their academic programs and reach their educational goals.
Graduate Student Success
MBA/MSIT combined 150% timeline: 78 graduates from 121 adjusted cohort students.
Certificate Student Success
Certificate in Marketing had 28 graduates from 31 adjusted cohort students on the 100% timeline.
BBA 8-Year
BBA 8-year completion: 83 graduates from 162 adjusted cohort students.
Certificate 8-Year
Certificate 8-year completion: 3 graduates from 3 adjusted cohort students.
| Program | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | 66% | 44% | 100% | 20% | 50% | 33% | 14% |
| MBA | 67% | 66% | 56% | 74% | 64% | 63% | 67% |
| MSIT | N/A | 100% | 83% | 73% | 67% | 44% | 41% |
| CM | 100% | 100% | 38% | 69% | 87% | 75% | 90% |
| GCBA | 100% | 80% | 50% | 64% | 100% | 55% | 80% |
| GCIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | 33% | 100% | 43% | 80% |
| Overall Average | 83% | 78% | 65% | 56% | 78% | 52% | 62% |
| Timeline | Program/Group | Students in Group | Completed Program | Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150% | BBA | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| 150% | MBA | 79 | 59 | 74.7% |
| 150% | MSIT | 42 | 19 | 45.2% |
| 150% | MBA/MSIT Combined | 121 | 78 | 64.5% |
| 8-Year | BBA | 162 | 83 | 51.2% |
| 8-Year | Certificates Combined | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
Retention & Student Persistence
Student retention shows the percentage of students who continue their studies from one academic period to the next. Strong retention is one sign that students are engaged, supported, and making progress toward completion.
Students Continuing Their Studies
290 retained students from 310 reviewed.
Graduate Student Success
MBA retained 126 of 132 students; MSIT retained 31 of 33 students.
Certificate Student Success
75 retained students from 84 certificate students reviewed.
Top Campus Result
Las Vegas MBA cohort retained 13 of 13 students.
| Academic Area | Total Students | Withdrawals | Retained | Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | 61 | 3 | 58 | 95% |
| Certificate Student Success | 84 | 9 | 75 | 89% |
| MBA | 132 | 6 | 126 | 95% |
| MSIT | 33 | 2 | 31 | 94% |
| Students Continuing Their Studies | 310 | 20 | 290 | 94% |
Who Our Students Are & Academic Profile
This section highlights the backgrounds, campus locations, and current SSU academic profile of new students admitted during the Fall 2025 reporting period.
Data Note
The information below represents new students admitted during the Fall 2025 reporting period. GPA values show each student’s current SSU GPA at the time of the report. These are not transfer GPAs or prior-school GPAs.
New Fall 2025 Students
New students admitted during the Fall 2025 reporting period.
Average Current SSU GPA
Includes all students in the Fall 2025 group, including students who had not yet earned an SSU GPA at the time of the report.
Average GPA Among Students With Completed Coursework
Among students who had completed coursework and earned an SSU GPA above 0.00.
Largest Country of Origin
Brazil represented 14 students, or 23% of the cohort.
Country of Origin Distribution
Brazil 14 / 23%; Tunisia 8 / 13%; Kazakhstan 4 / 7%; Turkey 4 / 7%; Philippines 3 / 5%; Other Countries 28 / 46%.
Gender Distribution
The Fall 2025 new student group included both male and female students across SSU campus locations.
Campus Distribution
Grade Distribution & Academic Performance
Academic Year 2025 gradebook analysis across Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 course enrollments.
Data Note
Grade distribution reporting reflects 2025 course enrollment and final grade records. GPA calculations use final letter grades with standard grade points and are weighted by course credits. Pass and withdrawal summaries include all final grade records, including P and W outcomes where applicable.
Average GPA
Credit-weighted average GPA across all gradable 2025 course records.
Total Students
Unique students appearing in the 2025 gradebook records.
Average Class Size
Average number of students per course section across 2025 terms.
Student-Faculty Ratio
Unique student count divided by unique primary faculty IDs in the gradebook.
A/B Grade Share
Final grade records of A, A-, B+, B, or B-.
Successful Completion
Final grade records of C- or higher, including pass grades.
D/F/W Share
Final grade records of D, F, or W.
BBA Students
BBA students represented in the 2025 gradebook, with an average BBA class size of 10.2.
| Final Grade | Records | Percent of All Grade Records |
|---|---|---|
| A | 889 | 45.4% |
| A- | 406 | 20.7% |
| B+ | 202 | 10.3% |
| B | 119 | 6.1% |
| B- | 136 | 6.9% |
| C+ | 44 | 2.2% |
| C | 39 | 2.0% |
| C- | 30 | 1.5% |
| D | 22 | 1.1% |
| F | 33 | 1.7% |
| P | 23 | 1.2% |
| W | 15 | 0.8% |
| Total Grade Records | 1,958 | 100.0% |
| Term | Gradable Course Records | Unique Students | Credit-Weighted GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | 491 | 203 | 3.53 |
| Spring 2025 | 496 | 214 | 3.47 |
| Summer 2025 | 430 | 181 | 3.47 |
| Fall 2025 | 503 | 210 | 3.44 |
| Academic Year 2025 | 1,920 | 332 | 3.48 |
| Program | Unique Students | Gradable Course Records | Credit-Weighted GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 143 | 763 | 3.64 |
| BBA | 68 | 544 | 3.23 |
| CM | 47 | 270 | 3.40 |
| MSIT | 34 | 165 | 3.77 |
| GCBA | 20 | 90 | 3.28 |
| GCIT | 17 | 88 | 3.68 |
“Gradebook data indicates strong academic performance across 2025, with nearly nine in ten final grade records in the A/B range.”
Grade Distribution & Learning Outcomes SummaryGrade Distribution & Learning Outcomes Analysis
Academic Year 2025 gradebook results show a credit-weighted GPA of 3.48 across 1,920 gradable course records and 332 unique students. A and A- grades represented the largest share of final grades, and A/B-level grades accounted for 89.5% of all final grade records.
The D/F/W share remained low at 3.6%, suggesting that most enrolled students successfully completed coursework during the reporting year. Program-level GPA was strongest in MSIT and GCIT, while MBA remained the largest program represented in the gradebook records.
Academic Achievement & Student Progress
Southern States University monitors academic progress to help students stay on track and receive support when needed.
Data Note
Academic progress information reflects students placed on academic probation during Academic Year 2025. Percentages are calculated using 2025 enrollment counts by program, allowing probation rates to be compared more fairly across programs of different sizes.
Students on Academic Probation
Students identified for academic probation and additional progress monitoring during 2025.
Overall Probation Rate
34 students on probation out of 332 students in the 2025 enrollment count.
Largest Program Count
MBA had 17 students on probation, representing 11.9% of MBA enrollment.
Highest Program Rate
Certificates had the highest program probation rate at 27.0%.
| Program | Students on Probation | 2025 Enrollment | % of Students on Probation | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSIT | 1 | 34 | 2.9% | MSIT had the lowest probation rate among the reviewed academic areas. |
| BBA | 6 | 68 | 8.8% | BBA was below the overall SSU probation rate. |
| MBA | 17 | 143 | 11.9% | MBA had the largest number of students on probation and was slightly above the institutional rate. |
| Certificates (Combined) | 10 | 37 | 27.0% | Certificate programs had the highest probation rate and may benefit from continued monitoring and support. |
| SSU Total | 34 | 332 | 10.2% | Overall percentage of SSU students on academic probation during 2025. |
| Campus | Students on Academic Probation | Share of 2025 Probation Cases | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 8 | 24% | San Diego accounted for about one-quarter of 2025 probation cases. |
| Las Vegas | 0 | 0% | No academic probation cases were reported for Las Vegas in the 2025 summary. |
| Irvine | 26 | 76% | Irvine accounted for the largest number of students receiving academic progress monitoring. |
| Total | 34 | 100% | Total students placed on academic probation during Academic Year 2025. |
| Term | Students on Academic Probation | Share of 2025 Probation Cases | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | 4 | 12% | Winter had the lowest number of academic probation cases. |
| Spring 2025 | 12 | 35% | Spring had the highest number of academic probation cases. |
| Summer 2025 | 11 | 32% | Summer remained elevated and close to the Spring count. |
| Fall 2025 | 7 | 21% | Fall probation activity decreased compared with Spring and Summer. |
| Total | 34 | 100% | Total students placed on academic probation during Academic Year 2025. |
“Academic progress monitoring helps SSU identify students who may benefit from additional support and guidance.”
Academic Progress SummaryAcademic Progress Analysis
During Academic Year 2025, 34 students were placed on academic probation, representing 10.2% of the 2025 enrollment count. Looking at the percentage of students on probation by program provides a clearer view than counts alone because it accounts for differences in program size.
Certificate programs had the highest program-level probation rate at 27.0%, while MBA had the largest number of students on probation. Spring and Summer 2025 had the highest levels of academic probation activity, suggesting these terms may be important points for proactive advising, outreach, and student support planning.
Research & Library Resources
Library services support student learning, faculty teaching, and academic research across the university.
Data Note
Library reporting includes physical holdings and digital resource use from LibraryWorld, LIRN, GALE, and ProQuest systems.
Research Resource Use
Students and faculty used library research tools more than 575,000 times during Academic Year 2025.
Digital Databases
Broad digital research access through LIRN, GALE, and ProQuest systems.
Physical Holdings
Physical holding records across books, media, and serial resources.
Journal Requests
Largest category of direct library content retrieval activity.
| Collection Category | Physical Resources | Digital/Electronic Resources | Primary Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 1,759 | 146 | LibraryWorld, ProQuest, GALE |
| Databases | N/A | 577 | LIRN |
| Media | 96 | N/A | LibraryWorld |
| Serials & Journals | 20 | 706 | ProQuest, GALE |
| Total Catalog Holdings | 1,875 | 1,429+ | Integrated Library Systems |
| Platform | Metric | Total Activity | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALE Databases | Total Searches | 43,337 | Strong multidisciplinary research engagement. |
| GALE Journals | Journal Retrievals | 58 | Targeted journal retrieval activity. |
| GALE eBooks | eBook Retrievals | 88 | Reference-focused eBook usage. |
| ProQuest Platform | Platform Searches | 285,821 | Highest-volume digital research platform. |
| ProQuest Databases | Database Activity | 246,336 | Extensive use of ProQuest database systems. |
| Total Combined | Research Activity | 575,640+ | Substantial institutional research activity during AY 2025. |
Student, Faculty & Staff Feedback
Feedback surveys help SSU understand student, faculty, and staff experiences and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
Data Note
Student satisfaction reporting reflects all Student, Faculty & Staff Feedback institutional records, including Irvine, San Diego, Las Vegas, MBA, and BBA survey reporting tables. Percentages represent positive satisfaction responses for each reporting year.
Overall Satisfaction
Overall institutional satisfaction across all campuses during 2025–2026.
Teaching & Learning
Students continued to report positive experiences with instruction and classroom support.
Academic Advising
Students continued to report positive experiences with advising and academic guidance.
Technology Systems
Students reported positive experiences with SSU’s online learning and technology systems.
| Survey Area | 2019–2020 | 2020–2021 | 2021–2022 | 2022–2023 | 2023–2024 | 2024–2025 | 2025–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 96% | 91% | 100% | 94% | 69% | 86% | 92% |
| Academic Advising | 94% | 91% | 100% | 100% | 88% | 89% | 92% |
| Administrative Support | 95% | 96% | 98% | 96% | 69% | 91% | 89% |
| Career Services | 92% | 74% | 100% | 94% | 67% | 79% | 83% |
| Library Services | 91% | 88% | 100% | 91% | 77% | 87% | 86% |
| LMS / Moodle | 95% | 82% | 100% | 97% | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| Teaching Quality | 91% | 87% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| Overall Satisfaction | 91% | 86% | 100% | 100% | 79% | 90% | 90% |
The student satisfaction results above remain the primary focus of this section. Additional faculty and staff feedback is available through the linked SurveyMonkey results below and may be used to support institutional planning, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
Faculty & Staff Satisfaction Survey
Review combined faculty and staff feedback regarding workplace climate, communication, leadership effectiveness, institutional support, professional development opportunities, and overall satisfaction.
View Survey Results →Peer Institution Comparison & Market Position
Comparing SSU with similar institutions helps provide context for understanding student success, cost, retention, and completion outcomes.
Data Note
Peer institution information is based on publicly available IPEDS comparison data generated June 2, 2026. The table below includes comparison institutions listed in the 2025 IPEDS comparison report.
Average Cost
Average total cost for out-of-state students living off campus among institutions with available cost data.
Average Admit Rate
Average admission rate among institutions with available admissions data.
Average Completion Rate
Average graduation rate among comparison institutions with available graduation data.
Average Retention Rate
Average full-time retention rate among institutions with available retention data.
| Institution | Total Cost | Admit Rate | Completion Rate | Full-Time Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln University | $37,294 | N/A | N/A | 33% |
| Alliant International University-San Diego | $48,740 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ashford University | $37,249 | N/A | 11% | 35% |
| California Miramar University | $42,520 | 18% | 50% | 92% |
| Southern California Institute of Technology | $41,523 | 74% | 74% | 100% |
| United States University | $34,172 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $48,073 | 96% | 51% | 79% |
| University of Phoenix-California | N/A | N/A | 22% | N/A |
| University of Phoenix-Nevada | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| University of West Los Angeles | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Westcliff University | $44,524 | 73% | 62% | 72% |
| Comparison Group Average | $41,762 | 65% | 45% | 69% |
“Peer comparison data helps place SSU’s enrollment, retention, and completion outcomes in context with similar institutions.”
Peer Comparison SummaryPeer Comparison Analysis
The comparison group shows meaningful variation in admission rates, costs, graduation rates, and full-time retention rates. Institutions with available data reported an average total cost of $41,762, an average admit rate of 65%, an average graduation rate of 45%, and an average full-time retention rate of 69%. These peer benchmarks provide useful context for understanding SSU’s student success and institutional performance outcomes.