Southern Cross University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1132 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 41 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 34 of 41 | In Australia |
| # 44 of 14,131 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
70%
Enrollment
37,426
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Qualifications deemed equivalent to completion of secondary school in Australia. Specific information available on request. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) applies to specific awards |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; June-October; November-February) |
| Enrollment | 37,426 |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Southern Cross University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Southern Cross University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Southern Cross University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Southern Cross University.
College : Indigenous Australian Peoples
Indigenous Studies
School : Arts and Social Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Education
Music
Secondary Education
Social Sciences
Social Work
Visual Arts
School : Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Computer Science
Human Resources
Information Technology
School : Education
Education
Preschool Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
School : Environment, Science and Engineering
Biology
Environmental Studies
Forestry
Marine Science and Oceanography
School : Health and Human Sciences
Midwifery
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Osteopathy
Podiatry
Psychology
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Sports
School : Law and Justice
Law
School : Tourism and Hospitality Management
Hotel Management
Tourism
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Southern Cross University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
Southern Cross University has published 13,957 scientific papers with 366,410 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Ecology, Law, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
8,877
/ 202,234
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
8,431
/ 263,348
|
| Biology |
7,656
/ 241,335
|
| Medicine |
5,765
/ 150,786
|
| Political Science |
5,699
/ 118,353
|
| Ecology |
5,335
/ 191,266
|
| Law |
5,323
/ 113,218
|
| Sociology |
5,065
/ 114,497
|
| Geography and Cartography |
4,820
/ 136,213
|
| Engineering |
4,795
/ 138,474
|
| Geology |
4,775
/ 164,640
|
| Chemistry |
4,596
/ 168,400
|
| Psychology |
4,470
/ 100,165
|
| Computer Science |
4,269
/ 104,519
|
| Physics |
4,137
/ 125,397
|
| Philosophy |
3,590
/ 73,539
|
| Business |
3,485
/ 85,031
|
| History |
3,401
/ 78,434
|
| Economics |
2,997
/ 65,036
|
| Archaeology |
2,993
/ 76,155
|
| Paleontology |
2,717
/ 82,853
|
| Mathematics |
2,457
/ 58,138
|
| Organic chemistry |
2,354
/ 95,090
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,276
/ 70,084
|
| Oceanography |
2,201
/ 87,287
|
| Art & Design |
2,159
/ 46,203
|
| Biochemistry |
2,133
/ 80,226
|
| Development Studies |
2,092
/ 43,905
|
| Pathology |
2,027
/ 49,720
|
| Genetics |
1,967
/ 72,064
|
| Botany |
1,955
/ 71,906
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
1,821
/ 64,707
|
| Psychiatry |
1,808
/ 44,197
|
| Social Psychology |
1,782
/ 47,434
|
| Nursing |
1,695
/ 36,379
|
| Linguistics |
1,670
/ 31,947
|
| Materials Science |
1,656
/ 59,920
|
| Statistics |
1,639
/ 44,862
|
| Public Health |
1,558
/ 51,273
|
| Management |
1,504
/ 39,931
|
Annual publication & citation counts
13 Notable alumni
1. Linda Reynolds
1965-. (aged 61)
politician
Linda Karen Reynolds CSC is an Australian politician. She served as a Senator for Western Australia from 2014 to 2025, representing the Liberal Party, and held senior ministerial office as a cabinet minister in the Morrison government from 2019 to 2022.
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2. Mickalene Thomas
1971-. (aged 55)
painter
collagist
photographer
television producer
Mickalene Thomas is an African-American contemporary visual artist best known as a painter of complex works using rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel. Thomas's collage work is inspired from popular art histories and movements, including Impressionism, Cubism, Dada, the Harlem Renaissance, and selected works by the Afro-British painter Chris Ofili. Her work draws from Western art history, pop art, and visual culture...
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3. Ashok Lavasa
1957-. (aged 69)
civil servant
Ashok Lavasa is a retired 1980 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Haryana cadre and was one of the two Election Commissioners of India. He has also served as the Finance Secretary of India, Environment, Forests and Climate Change Secretary of India and Civil Aviation Secretary of India. He served as the vice president of Asian Development Bank (ADB) from...
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4. Justin Harrison
1974-. (aged 52)
rugby union player
Justin Harrison is an Australian rugby union commentator and former international rugby union player, who played lock forward and is currently the head of the Australian Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA).
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All 13 notable alumni
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