Southern Cross University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1132 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #41 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #34 of 40 | In Australia |
| #122 of 1,029 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 124 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.scu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
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) |
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.
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.
Southern Cross University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 27 |
| 1994 | 42 | 7 |
| 1995 | 62 | 46 |
| 1996 | 75 | 86 |
| 1997 | 103 | 137 |
| 1998 | 122 | 208 |
| 1999 | 121 | 260 |
| 2000 | 144 | 473 |
| 2001 | 161 | 709 |
| 2002 | 199 | 925 |
| 2003 | 186 | 1211 |
| 2004 | 210 | 1682 |
| 2005 | 220 | 2224 |
| 2006 | 247 | 2774 |
| 2007 | 255 | 3265 |
| 2008 | 251 | 4030 |
| 2009 | 325 | 4712 |
| 2010 | 366 | 5697 |
| 2011 | 588 | 7180 |
| 2012 | 593 | 8249 |
| 2013 | 697 | 10027 |
| 2014 | 714 | 11726 |
| 2015 | 693 | 13706 |
| 2016 | 714 | 15359 |
| 2017 | 702 | 17242 |
| 2018 | 655 | 19858 |
| 2019 | 694 | 23217 |
| 2020 | 845 | 30110 |
| 2021 | 918 | 36178 |
| 2022 | 868 | 36093 |
| 2023 | 906 | 37460 |
| 2024 | 742 | 38858 |
| 2025 | 632 | 37001 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 15,000-20,000 per annum; graduate,16,000-22,500 per annum (AUD) |
|---|
Southern Cross University has financial aid programs.
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
Southern Cross University alumni
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Linda Reynolds
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
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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Mickalene Thomas
- Occupations
- paintercollagistphotographertelevision producer
- Biography
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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 to examine ideas around femininity, beauty, race, sexuality, and gender.
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Ashok Lavasa
- Occupations
- civil servant
- Biography
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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 August 2020 to August 2023.
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Justin Harrison
- Occupations
- rugby union player
- Biography
-
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).
Southern Cross University faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | SCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Motto | A New Way to Think |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 157 Lismore, New South Wales, 2480 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |