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South University-Richmond

Glen Allen, VA · Suburb · 232 students
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$30,442
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
29%
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, Richmond is a career-focused institution primarily recognized for its strong emphasis on healthcare and nursing education, offering targeted programs in fields like Nursing (BSN), Physical Therapist Assisting, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Catering largely to adult learners and working professionals, the campus culture is supportive and flexible, characterized by small class sizes, hands-on clinical labs, and blended evening and daytime schedules. A key distinguishing feature is the university's year-round quarter system, which enables students to accelerate their degree completion and transition quickly into high-demand regional workforce sectors.

Location
Glen Allen, VA, 23060 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RIC · Richmond
18 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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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$36,577
Average net price$30,442
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$18,145
Books & supplies$540
Cost of attendance$36,577
Average net price$30,442
Net price by family income · 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
29%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
22%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
2%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
15% graduated · 27% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 56% left or unknown
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 22%Women 78%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$20,000
Independent
78%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
30.0
Part-time
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
25%
Hispanic
6%
Black
51%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
10%
Varsity sports

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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 Nursing26
Psychology, General3
Public Health2
Business Administration, Management and Operations2
Criminal Justice and Corrections1
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
31%
Faculty salary
$7,481/mo
Teaching spend
$10,658
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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