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South University-Tampa

Tampa, FL · City · 388 students
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$20,434
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
15%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$34,421
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

South University-Tampa is a private, career-focused institution best known for its professional degree programs in healthcare, nursing, and business. The university's strongest academic reputation lies within its health sciences division, highlighted by its competitive Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and practical Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. Tailored primarily toward adult learners and career-minded students, the campus culture emphasizes flexibility and practical application, featuring small class sizes and instruction from experienced industry practitioners. A key distinguishing feature of South University-Tampa is its structured, year-round academic scheduling, which allows students to streamline their education and enter high-demand healthcare fields efficiently.

Location
Tampa, FL, 33614-7095 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
2 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$18,145
Books & supplies$540
Cost of attendance$30,414
Average net price$20,434
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$18,145
Books & supplies$540
Cost of attendance$30,414
Average net price$20,434
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,347
$30–48k
$19,364
$48–75k
$20,759
$75–110k
$22,442
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
15%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
18%
Back for yr 2
50%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
21% graduated · 30% transferred · 49% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,115
10 yrs after entry$34,421
Debt
Median at graduation$26,123
Monthly payment$277
Middle 50% owe$4.8k–$22.5k
90th percentile$37,500
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 25%Women 75%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
49%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$20,000
Independent
78%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
30.0
Part-time
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
21%
Hispanic
37%
Black
29%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
9%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$34,115
After 10 yrs
$34,421
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72
Psychology, General5
Health and Medical Administrative Services5
Business Administration, Management and Operations4
Public Health3
Information Science/Studies2
Criminal Justice and Corrections1
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
37%
Faculty salary
$7,883/mo
Teaching spend
$8,099
per student
Federal loans
60%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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