South University-Richmond

www.southuniversity.edu/richmond#location=Richmond,%20VA

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,732
2.82% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$26,626
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
417
58.5% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
16.7%
3 Graduates

About

South University-Richmond is a higher education institution located in Henrico County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-Richmond were Physician Assistant (34 degrees awarded), Family Practice Nurse (8 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (6 degrees).

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Richmond. 83.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 2.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Richmond is $15,732, which is $568 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Richmond was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 7,689 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Richmond is $15,732, which is $568 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,626.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending South University-Richmond received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,732
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South University-Richmond was $15,732. The cost of tuition at South University-Richmond is $568 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$26,626
2023 Value
10.4%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 South University-Richmond had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,626. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South University-Richmond grew by 10.4%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,141
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Richmond was of $8,141 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.48% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

74%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at South University-Richmond received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.82% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Richmond was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 7689 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

South University-Richmond had a total enrollment of 417 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South University-Richmond is 244 students and the part-time enrollment is 173. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at South University-Richmond are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Richmond, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.8% Black or African American, 27.6% White, 3.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Two or More Races, and 3.6% Asian.

Students enrolled at South University-Richmond in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.2%), followed by White Female (24.8%) and White Male (5.51%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.8%) and White Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Richmond in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 417 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Richmond is 244 and the part-time enrollment is 173. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at South University-Richmond are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

64%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South University-Richmond was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), South University-Richmond had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    162 enrolled students
  2. White
    115 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Richmond is 38.8% Black or African American, 27.6% White, 3.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Two or More Races, and 3.6% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 90 students (21.6%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 68 more women than men received degrees from South University-Richmond. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Richmond is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-Richmond is Physician Assistant (34 degrees awarded), followed by Family Practice Nurse (8 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (6 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Richmond, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (93 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), and Protective Services (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are Registered nurses (1,606,262 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,961 people), Other managers (987,655 people), Software developers (755,115 people), and Financial managers (565,608 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond in 2023 are Health (93 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are Health (93 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,016,464 people), Computer Systems Design (1,120,448 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,097,651 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (701,821 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (582,477 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are Health (93 degrees awarded), Psychology (3 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South University-Richmond.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Physician Assistant
    34 degrees awarded
  2. Family Practice Nurse
    8 degrees awarded
  3. Mental Health Counseling
    6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-Richmond was Physician Assistant with 34 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

17
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
85
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond, which is 0.2 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (85).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond in Physician Assistant, which is 0.259 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond in Physician Assistant, which is 3.86 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

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100% Completion Time
7%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from South University-Richmond completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 7% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 7% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Female
Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South University-Richmond is Female and White (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    61 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    26 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Richmond is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

2.94% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    49 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    24 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Richmond is white female (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (24 degrees).

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Operations

South University-Richmond employs 9 Assistant professors, 3 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Richmond are Female Assistant professor (8), Female Instructor (3), and Male Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Richmond are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.16M
2023 Salaries
6.85%
decline from 2022

In 2023, South University-Richmond paid a median of $4.16M in salaries, a 6.85% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.03% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.03M
Instructional Salaries
12
Number of Employees

In 2023, South University-Richmond paid a total of $1.03M to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
9 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
13 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Richmond were Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Richmond were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Female Instructor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Richmond was Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South University-Richmond.

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