South University-West Palm Beach

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,100

8.7% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,271

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

1.33%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

433

88.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

16.7%

1 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-West Palm Beach is $17,100, which is $2,203 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,271.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending South University-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,100

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at South University-West Palm Beach was $17,100. The cost of tuition at South University-West Palm Beach is $2,203 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South University-West Palm Beach (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,271

2024 Value

1.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 South University-West Palm Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,271. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South University-West Palm Beach grew by 1.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of South University-West Palm Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,925

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-West Palm Beach was of $8,925 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.63% between 2023 and 2024.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at South University-West Palm Beach (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at South University-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-West Palm Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.33%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at South University-West Palm Beach was 1.33%, which represents 97 out of the 7312 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.

Enrollment

South University-West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 433 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South University-West Palm Beach is 385 students and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at South University-West Palm Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-West Palm Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.2% Black or African American, 21% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% White, 3.93% Asian, 2.54% Two or More Races, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South University-West Palm Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%) and White Female (8.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.7%) and White Male (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-West Palm Beach in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 433 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-West Palm Beach is 385 and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at South University-West Palm Beach are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South University-West Palm Beach (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2024 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-West Palm Beach was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), South University-West Palm Beach had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South University-West Palm Beach (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
161 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
91 enrolled students
White
89 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-West Palm Beach is 37.2% Black or African American, 21% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% White, 3.93% Asian, 2.54% Two or More Races, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 57 students (13.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 65 more women than men received degrees from South University-West Palm Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-West Palm Beach is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-West Palm Beach is Physician Assistant (50 degrees awarded), followed by Anesthesiologist Assistant (22 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (7 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-West Palm Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (155 degrees awarded), Psychology (2 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-West Palm Beach are Registered nurses (1,642,011 people), Accountants & auditors (1,055,147 people), Other managers (918,770 people), Financial managers (561,476 people), and Chief executives & legislators (455,375 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-West Palm Beach in 2024 are Health (155 degrees awarded), Psychology (2 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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-West Palm Beach are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at South University-West Palm Beach are Health (155 degrees awarded), Psychology (2 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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-West Palm Beach are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,116,675 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,128,015 people), Computer Systems Design (667,664 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (667,120 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (572,279 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-West Palm Beach are Health (155 degrees awarded), Psychology (2 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South University-West Palm Beach.

Most Common (2024)

Physical Therapy Technician
18 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at South University-West Palm Beach was Physical Therapy Technician with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South University-West Palm Beach according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

113

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at South University-West Palm Beach, which is 0.425 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (113).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South University-West Palm Beach by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at South University-West Palm Beach in Physician Assistant, which is 0.563 times less than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at South University-West Palm Beach in Registered Nursing, which is 4.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 6% of students graduating from South University-West Palm Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
58 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-West Palm Beach is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

4.35% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
138 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
135 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-West Palm Beach is black or african american female (138 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (135 degrees).

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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