South University-West Palm Beach

www.southuniversity.edu/west-palm-beach#location=West Palm Beach, FL

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,100
    8.7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,271
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    433
    88.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    16.7%
    1 Graduates

    About

    South University-West Palm Beach is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-West Palm Beach were Physician Assistant (50 degrees awarded), Anesthesiologist Assistant (22 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 161 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-West Palm Beach. 70.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (58 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      161 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      91 enrolled students
    3. 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.

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    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).

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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-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).

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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-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).

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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-West Palm Beach.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Physical Therapy Technician
      18 degrees awarded
    2. 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.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    48
    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    Time to Complete

    6%
    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%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      58 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      45 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      138 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      135 degrees awarded
    3. 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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    Operations

    In 2024, South University-West Palm Beach had a total salary expenditure of 14M. South University-West Palm Beach employs 16 Assistant professors, 4 Instructors. Most academics at South University-West Palm Beach are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Instructor (2), and Male Assistant professor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-West Palm Beach are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $5.66M
    2024 Salaries
    8.06%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, South University-West Palm Beach paid a median of $5.66M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($14M) and a 8.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.64% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.18M
    Instructional Salaries
    20
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, South University-West Palm Beach paid a total of $2.18M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-West Palm Beach were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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