Overview
Founded in 1994, the Southern Cross University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Lismore (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has a branch campus in Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Southern Cross University (SCU) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Southern Cross University (SCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 31-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Southern Cross University |
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| Acronym | SCU |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Motto | A New Way to Think |
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University Location
| Address | Military Road Lismore 2480 New South Wales Australia |
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(0)2 6620 3000 |
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(0)2 6620 3700 |
| Other locations | Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Southern Cross University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Southern Cross University's Facebook page review
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Southern Cross University's Youtube page review
Southern Cross University's Instagram page review
Southern Cross University's official LinkedIn profile
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