South University-Tampa

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,732

2.82% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,280

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

720

77.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

8.33%

1 Graduates

About

South University-Tampa is a higher education institution located in Hillsborough County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-Tampa were Family Practice Nurse (80 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (47 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2023, 281 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Tampa. 78.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (113 degrees), 1.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Tampa is $15,732, which is $568 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Tampa 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-Tampa is $15,732, which is $568 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,280.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending South University-Tampa received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,732

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South University-Tampa was $15,732. The cost of tuition at South University-Tampa is $568 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$24,280

2023 Value

12.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South University-Tampa had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,280. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South University-Tampa grew by 12.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of South University-Tampa (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

$8,141

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Tampa 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.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at South University-Tampa received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.23% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Tampa 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.

Enrollment

South University-Tampa had a total enrollment of 720 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South University-Tampa is 555 students and the part-time enrollment is 165. This means that 77.1% of students enrolled at South University-Tampa are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Tampa, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.4% White, 27.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26% Black or African American, 5% Asian, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.694% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.417% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South University-Tampa in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29%), followed by White Female (25.7%) and Black or African American Female (23.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.7%) and Black or African American Female (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Tampa in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 720 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Tampa is 555 and the part-time enrollment is 165. This means that 77.1% of students enrolled at South University-Tampa are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

11%

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-Tampa was 11%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), South University-Tampa had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
248 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
198 enrolled students
Black or African American
187 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Tampa is 34.4% White, 27.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26% Black or African American, 5% Asian, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.694% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.417% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 27 students (3.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 161 more women than men received degrees from South University-Tampa. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Tampa is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (80 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-Tampa is Family Practice Nurse (80 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (47 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Tampa, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (266 degrees awarded), Psychology (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 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-Tampa are Registered nurses (1,606,262 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,961 people), Other managers (987,655 people), Software developers (755,115 people), and Financial managers (565,608 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Tampa in 2023 are Health (266 degrees awarded), Psychology (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-Tampa are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at South University-Tampa are Health (266 degrees awarded), Psychology (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-Tampa 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).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Family Practice Nurse
80 degrees awarded
Physician Assistant
47 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-Tampa was Family Practice Nurse with 80 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

221

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Tampa, which is 0.271 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (221).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Tampa in Registered Nursing, which is 0.241 times less than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Tampa in Family Practice Nurse, which is 6.27 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from South University-Tampa completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South University-Tampa is Female and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
113 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Tampa is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (80 degrees).

2.14% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Tampa is white female (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (61 degrees).

Operations

South University-Tampa employs 13 Assistant professors, 7 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Tampa are Female Assistant professor (11), Female Instructor (5), and Male Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Tampa are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 25 employees, Management, with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.44M

2023 Salaries

6.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South University-Tampa paid a median of $6.44M in salaries, a 6.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.36% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.79M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South University-Tampa paid a total of $1.79M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Tampa were Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Tampa were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees, Management with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Tampa was Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 2 employees.

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

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