South University-Virginia Beach

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,920

2021 Average Net Price

$22,714

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

314

65.3% Full-Time

About

South University-Virginia Beach is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South University-Virginia Beach were Registered Nursing (34 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (7 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (6 degrees).

In 2021, 104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Virginia Beach. 86.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (46 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $16,920, which is $−11,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $16,920, which is $−11,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,714.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending South University-Virginia Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-Virginia Beach was $16,920. The cost of tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $−11,585 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$22,714

2021 Value

6.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South University-Virginia Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,714. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South University-Virginia Beach grew by 6.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of South University-Virginia 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

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Virginia Beach was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2020 and 2021.

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-Virginia Beach (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at South University-Virginia Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.75% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

310

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach had a total enrollment of 314 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach is 205 students and the part-time enrollment is 109. This means that 65.3% of students enrolled at South University-Virginia Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Virginia Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.2% Black or African American, 27.7% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.318% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South University-Virginia Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.9%), followed by White Female (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.7%), followed by White Female (21.3%) and Black or African American Male (14.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 314 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach is 205 and the part-time enrollment is 109. This means that 65.3% of students enrolled at South University-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 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-Virginia Beach was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), South University-Virginia Beach had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
164 enrolled students
White
87 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Virginia Beach is 52.2% Black or African American, 27.7% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 1.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.318% 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 2021, 76 more women than men received degrees from South University-Virginia Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (40 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South University-Virginia Beach is Registered Nursing (34 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (7 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Virginia Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (76 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Legal (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-Virginia Beach are Registered nurses (1,462,927 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,689 people), Other managers (804,053 people), Financial managers (491,244 people), and Chief executives & legislators (399,754 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Virginia Beach in 2021 are Health (76 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Legal (1 degrees), Psychology (3 degrees), and Business (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Virginia Beach are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at South University-Virginia Beach are Health (76 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Legal (1 degrees), Psychology (3 degrees), and Business (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Virginia Beach are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,913,658 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,003,406 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,273 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (551,750 people), and Computer Systems Design (535,011 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-Virginia Beach.

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
7 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South University-Virginia Beach was Registered Nursing with 40 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach, which is 0.156 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (90).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach in Registered Nursing, which is 0.172 times less than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach in Registered Nursing, which is 5.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from South University-Virginia Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at South University-Virginia Beach is Female and Hispanic or Latino (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 Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
46 degrees awarded
White
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (40 degrees).

0.962% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
39 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american female (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

South University-Virginia Beach employs 6 Instructors, 4 Assistant professors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at South University-Virginia Beach are Female Instructor (6), Female Assistant professor (3), and Female Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Virginia Beach are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.15M

2021 Salaries

7.67%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-Virginia Beach paid a median of $4.15M in salaries, a 7.67% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$832k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South University-Virginia Beach paid a total of $832k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Virginia Beach were Instructor with 6 employees, Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Virginia Beach were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Virginia Beach was Female Instructor with 6 employees, Female Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Female Associate professor with 1 employees.

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