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South University-Richmond is a higher education institution located in Henrico County, VA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-Richmond were Physician Assistant (34 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (8 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (4 degrees).
In 2024, 102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Richmond. 80.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (50 degrees), 1.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Richmond is $17,100, which is $2,203 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).
In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Richmond was 1.33%, corresponding to 97 out of the 7,312 total borrowers.
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Richmond 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 $30,442.
In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending South University-Richmond received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South University-Richmond was $17,100. The cost of tuition at South University-Richmond 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-Richmond (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2024 South University-Richmond had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,442. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South University-Richmond grew by 14.3%.
This chart compares the average net price of South University-Richmond (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.
The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Richmond 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-Richmond (in red) with that of similar universities.
64% of undergraduate students at South University-Richmond received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 13.5% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Richmond (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.
In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Richmond 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.
South University-Richmond had a total enrollment of 395 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South University-Richmond is 256 students and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 64.8% of students enrolled at South University-Richmond are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at South University-Richmond, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.5% Black or African American, 25.3% White, 4.81% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Asian, and 3.04% Two or More Races.
Students enrolled at South University-Richmond in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.4%), followed by White Female (24.4%) and Black or African American Male (5.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.8%) and White Male (13.9%).
The total enrollment at South University-Richmond in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 395 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Richmond is 256 and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 64.8% of students enrolled at South University-Richmond 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-Richmond (in red) compares to similar universities.
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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), South University-Richmond had a retention rate lower than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at South University-Richmond (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at South University-Richmond is 36.5% Black or African American, 25.3% White, 4.81% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Asian, and 3.04% Two or More Races. 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, 98 students (24.8%) did not report their race.
In 2024, 62 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 (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).
The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-Richmond is Physician Assistant (34 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (8 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (4 degrees).
In 2024, 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 (95 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (5 degrees).
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 (1,598,639 people), Accountants & auditors (1,050,770 people), Other managers (934,541 people), Software developers (792,410 people), and Financial managers (558,482 people).
The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond in 2024 are Health (95 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), and Theology (0 degrees) (as of 2024).
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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists
The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are Health (95 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), and Theology (0 degrees) (as of 2024).
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 (2,008,747 people), Computer Systems Design (1,203,990 people), Elementary & secondary schools (866,353 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (597,806 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (535,473 people).
The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are Health (95 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), and Theology (0 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at South University-Richmond was Physical Therapy Technician with 9 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South University-Richmond according to their major.
In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond, which is 0.244 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (82).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South University-Richmond by degrees awarded.
In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond in Physician Assistant, which is 0.308 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond in Registered Nursing, which is 14 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 22% of students graduating from South University-Richmond completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.
The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Richmond is white (50 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).
5.88% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Richmond is white female (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (70 degrees).
In 2024, South University-Richmond had a total salary expenditure of 9.79M. 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 15 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.
In 2024, South University-Richmond paid a median of $4.18M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($9.79M) and a 0.464% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.85% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.03% decline between 2021 and 2022.
In 2024, South University-Richmond paid a total of $1.08M to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.
In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Richmond were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.