South University-High Point

www.southuniversity.edu/high-point#location=High%20Point,%20NC

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,260

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

72.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

18.2%

2 Graduates

About

South University-High Point is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2020, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-High Point were Mental Health Counseling (4 degrees awarded) and Family Practice Nurse (3 degrees).

In 2020, 7 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-High Point. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men.

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-High Point is $19,260, which is $−9,245 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-High Point is $19,260, which is $−9,245 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending South University-High Point received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,260

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-High Point was $19,260. The cost of tuition at South University-High Point is $−9,245 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of South University-High Point (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at South University-High Point received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 21.3% with respect to 2018, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-High Point (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.

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

310

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South University-High Point was 3.12%, which represents 310 out of the 9951 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-High Point had a total enrollment of 43 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-High Point is 31 students and the part-time enrollment is 12. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at South University-High Point are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-High Point, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.8% Black or African American, 32.6% White, 6.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Asian, and 2.33% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South University-High Point in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.3%), followed by White Female (31%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-High Point in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-High Point is 31 and the part-time enrollment is 12. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at South University-High Point are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2017 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-High Point was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), South University-High Point had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
24 enrolled students
White
14 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-High Point is 55.8% Black or African American, 32.6% White, 6.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Asian, and 2.33% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2020, 7 more women than men received degrees from South University-High Point.

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-High Point is Mental Health Counseling (4 degrees awarded), followed by Family Practice Nurse (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-High Point are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

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-High Point are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-High Point are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2020)

Mental Health Counseling
4 degree-majors awarded
Family Practice Nurse
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-High Point was Mental Health Counseling with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at South University-High Point according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 0 degrees were awarded to men at South University-High Point, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South University-High Point by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from South University-High Point completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 12% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South University-High Point is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded
White Female
2 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-High Point is black or african american female (3 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2 degrees).

Operations

South University-High Point employs 3 Assistant professors, 1 Instructors. Most academics at South University-High Point are Female Assistant professor (3), Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-High Point are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$325k

2021 Salaries

32.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-High Point paid a median of $325k in salaries, a 32.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$336k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, South University-High Point paid a total of $336k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-High Point were Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-High Point were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-High Point was Female Assistant professor with 3 employees, Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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