South University-Virginia Beach

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,732
2.82% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$23,181
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
270
67.8% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
11.1%
2 Graduates

About

South University-Virginia Beach is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South University-Virginia Beach were Registered Nursing (24 degrees awarded), General Public Health (3 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Virginia Beach. 88.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (39 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $15,732, which is $−13,548 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach is $15,732, which is $13,548 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,181.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending South University-Virginia Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,732
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South University-Virginia Beach was $15,732. The cost of tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $−13,548 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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Average Net Price

$23,181
2023 Value
18.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 South University-Virginia Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,181. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South University-Virginia Beach grew by 18.8%.

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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-Virginia Beach 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

91%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at South University-Virginia Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2022, when 82% 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-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach had a total enrollment of 270 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach is 183 students and the part-time enrollment is 87. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at South University-Virginia Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Virginia Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.1% Black or African American, 17% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Asian, 2.96% Two or More Races, and 1.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South University-Virginia Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.9%), followed by White Female (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (38.6%), followed by White Female (20.5%) and Black or African American Male (18.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 270 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach is 183 and the part-time enrollment is 87. This means that 67.8% of students enrolled at South University-Virginia Beach are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

25%
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-Virginia Beach was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), South University-Virginia Beach 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
    157 enrolled students
  2. White
    46 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Virginia Beach is 58.1% Black or African American, 17% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Asian, 2.96% Two or More Races, and 1.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 6 students (2.22%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 53 more women than men received degrees from South University-Virginia Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South University-Virginia Beach is Registered Nursing (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Public Health (3 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Virginia Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (56 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (2 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-Virginia Beach are Registered nurses (1,607,953 people), Accountants & auditors (1,058,951 people), Other managers (916,221 people), Financial managers (552,621 people), and Chief executives & legislators (452,266 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Virginia Beach in 2023 are Health (56 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Psychology (1 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-Virginia Beach are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at South University-Virginia Beach are Health (56 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Psychology (1 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-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach are Health (56 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Psychology (1 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-Virginia Beach.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Registered Nursing
    24 degrees awarded
  2. General Public Health
    3 degrees awarded
  3. Health Care Administration & Management
    3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South University-Virginia Beach was Registered Nursing with 24 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

8
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
61
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach, which is 0.131 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (61).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach in Mental Health Counseling, which is 0.2 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to women at South University-Virginia Beach in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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Time to Complete

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100% Completion Time
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150% Completion Time

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

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Black or African American Male
Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South University-Virginia Beach is Male and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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. Black or African American
    39 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    12 degrees awarded
  3. White
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

1.45% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    35 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    12 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american female (35 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (12 degrees).

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Operations

South University-Virginia Beach employs 4 Assistant professors, 1 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Virginia Beach are Female Assistant professor (3), Male Assistant professor (1), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Virginia Beach are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.95M
2023 Salaries
14.7%
decline from 2022

In 2023, South University-Virginia Beach paid a median of $2.95M in salaries, a 14.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.6% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.67% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$387k
Instructional Salaries
5
Number of Employees

In 2023, South University-Virginia Beach paid a total of $387k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

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

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Virginia Beach were Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Virginia Beach were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

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

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

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

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