South University-Richmond

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,920

2021 Average Net Price

$20,656

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

462

57.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

7.14%

1 Graduates

About

South University-Richmond is a higher education institution located in Henrico County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-Richmond were Physician Assistant (33 degrees awarded), Family Practice Nurse (5 degrees), and Information Science (3 degrees).

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Richmond. 82.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (53 degrees), 1.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Richmond is $16,920, which is $2,420 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Richmond is $16,920, which is $2,420 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,656.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending South University-Richmond received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-Richmond was $16,920. The cost of tuition at South University-Richmond is $2,420 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$20,656

2021 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South University-Richmond had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,656. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South University-Richmond grew by 10.8%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Richmond 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-Richmond (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at South University-Richmond received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.62% with respect to 2020, when 89% 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.

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-Richmond 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-Richmond had a total enrollment of 462 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-Richmond is 267 students and the part-time enrollment is 195. This means that 57.8% of students enrolled at South University-Richmond are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Richmond, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.6% White, 32.9% Black or African American, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Asian, 1.95% Two or More Races, 0.433% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.216% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South University-Richmond in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.7%), followed by White Female (35.1%) and White Male (7.47%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.2%) and White Male (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Richmond in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 462 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Richmond is 267 and the part-time enrollment is 195. This means that 57.8% of students enrolled at South University-Richmond are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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 over Time

75%

2020 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), South University-Richmond had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
183 enrolled students
Black or African American
152 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Richmond is 39.6% White, 32.9% Black or African American, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Asian, 1.95% Two or More Races, 0.433% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.216% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 80 students (17.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 75 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 (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-Richmond is Physician Assistant (33 degrees awarded), followed by Family Practice Nurse (5 degrees) and Information Science (3 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (103 degrees awarded), Psychology (4 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-Richmond are Registered nurses (1,470,405 people), Accountants & auditors (1,082,709 people), Other managers (892,101 people), Software developers (617,206 people), and Financial managers (507,516 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond in 2021 are Health (103 degrees awarded), Psychology (4 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (4 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-Richmond are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at South University-Richmond are Health (103 degrees awarded), Psychology (4 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (4 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-Richmond are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,962,908 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,053,686 people), Computer Systems Design (1,044,237 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (671,160 people), and Insurance carriers (573,906 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-Richmond.

Most Common (2021)

Physician Assistant
33 degree-majors awarded
Family Practice Nurse
5 degree-majors awarded
Information Science
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-Richmond was Physician Assistant with 33 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond, which is 0.211 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (95).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond in Physician Assistant, which is 0.269 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Richmond in Physician Assistant, which is 3.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% of students graduating from South University-Richmond completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% 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 (12.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South University-Richmond is Female and Black or African American (12.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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)

White
53 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Richmond is white (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

1.74% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
44 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Richmond is white female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (29 degrees).

Operations

South University-Richmond employs 8 Assistant professors, 6 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Richmond are Female Assistant professor (8), Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (0).

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 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.51M

2021 Salaries

14%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-Richmond paid a median of $4.51M in salaries, a 14% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South University-Richmond paid a total of $1.15M to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Richmond were Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, 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 9 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Richmond was Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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