South University-Richmond

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$17,100
8.7% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$30,442
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
395
64.8% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
33.3%
3 Graduates

About

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 $1,391 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Richmond is $17,100, which is $1,391 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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.

Tuition Costs

$17,100
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at South University-Richmond was $17,100. The cost of tuition at South University-Richmond is $1,391 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$30,442
2024 Value
14.3%
1 Year Growth

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%.

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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-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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

64%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

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.

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Enrollment

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%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

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 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

67%
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-Richmond was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), South University-Richmond had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    144 enrolled students
  2. White
    100 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    19 enrolled students

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 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% 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.

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Graduates

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).

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-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).

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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-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).

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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-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).

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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-Richmond.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Physical Therapy Technician
    9 degrees awarded
  2. Occupational Therapist Assistant
    5 degrees awarded

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

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

20
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
82
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

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).

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Most Common Male Majors

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.

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Most Common Female Majors

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.

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Time to Complete

22%
100% Completion Time
22%
150% Completion Time

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%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    50 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    33 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    5 degrees awarded

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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    38 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    28 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Richmond is white female (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (28 degrees).

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Operations

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.

Salary Expenditure

$4.18M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

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% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$1.08M
Instructional Salaries
12
Number of Employees

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 $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

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.

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