South University-Virginia Beach

www.southuniversity.edu/virginia-beach#location=Virginia Beach, VA

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,100
    8.7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $27,843
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    258
    74.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    10%
    1 Graduates

    About

    South University-Virginia Beach is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South University-Virginia Beach were Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), General Health & Wellness (4 degrees), and General Public Health (3 degrees).

    In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Virginia Beach. 85% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (42 degrees), 2.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $17,100, which is $−11,078 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $17,100, which is $11,078 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,843.

    In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending South University-Virginia Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,100
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at South University-Virginia Beach was $17,100. The cost of tuition at South University-Virginia Beach is $−11,078 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $27,843
    2024 Value
    20.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 South University-Virginia Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,843. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South University-Virginia Beach grew by 20.1%.

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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-Virginia 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

    83%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    42%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    83% of undergraduate students at South University-Virginia Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.79% with respect to 2023, when 91% 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-Virginia Beach had a total enrollment of 258 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach is 192 students and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 74.4% 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 58.5% Black or African American, 14.7% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.81% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.388% 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 (49.3%), followed by White Female (13.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (32.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.4%) and White Female (17.6%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    74.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 258 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach is 192 and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at South University-Virginia Beach are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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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-Virginia Beach was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), South University-Virginia 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
      151 enrolled students
    2. White
      38 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      27 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at South University-Virginia Beach is 58.5% Black or African American, 14.7% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.81% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.388% 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 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 10 students (3.88%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 56 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 (42 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South University-Virginia Beach is Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Wellness (4 degrees) and General Public Health (3 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Psychology (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-Virginia Beach are Registered nurses (1,651,941 people), Accountants & auditors (1,075,223 people), Other managers (1,021,831 people), Software developers (812,015 people), and Financial managers (581,221 people).

    The most specialized majors at South University-Virginia Beach in 2024 are Health (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (7 degrees), Psychology (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Business (2 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-Virginia Beach are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at South University-Virginia Beach are Health (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (7 degrees), Psychology (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Business (2 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-Virginia Beach are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,177,598 people), Computer Systems Design (1,266,468 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,194,518 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (752,816 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (597,097 people).

    The most specialized majors at South University-Virginia Beach are Health (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (7 degrees), Psychology (3 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Business (2 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-Virginia Beach.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Physical Therapy Technician
      9 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Administrative Assistant
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at South University-Virginia Beach was Physical Therapy Technician with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    12
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    68
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach, which is 0.176 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (68).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach in Physical Therapy Technician, which is 0.5 times less than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Virginia Beach in Registered Nursing, which is 8.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    27%
    100% Completion Time
    27%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 27% 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, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      42 degrees awarded
    2. White
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      7 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american (42 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (15 degrees).

    6.25% of degree recipients (5 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
      86 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      75 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      68 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Virginia Beach is black or african american female (86 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (75 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, South University-Virginia Beach had a total salary expenditure of 6.73M. South University-Virginia Beach employs 4 Assistant professors, 1 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Virginia Beach are Female Assistant professor (3), Male Assistant professor (1), and Female Instructor (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 11 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.79M
    2024 Salaries
    5.47%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, South University-Virginia Beach paid a median of $2.79M in salaries, which represents 41.4% of their overall expenditure ($6.73M) and a 5.47% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.7% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 16.6% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $400k
    Instructional Salaries
    5
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, South University-Virginia Beach paid a total of $400k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, 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 11 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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