South University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
South University-Virginia Beach is a private for-profit university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, enrolling about 240 students. South University-Virginia Beach awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $18,145 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,421 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,145
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,843 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 240 72.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 8.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 47.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 21.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 407
- Room & Board: $9,439 annual estimate
South University-Virginia Beach: what the data shows
Common questions about South University-Virginia Beach, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South University-Virginia Beach?
South University-Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, VA (ZIP 23452).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is South University-Virginia Beach public or private?
South University-Virginia Beach is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does South University-Virginia Beach cost?
Published tuition: $18,145.
Average net price after aid: $27,843.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,368 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,147 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,964 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $72,580.
How big is South University-Virginia Beach?
Total enrollment: 240 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 407 students.
Graduate enrollment: 18 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South University-Virginia Beach?
150%-time completion rate: 8.33%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of South University-Virginia Beach earn?
Median earnings: $34,115 six years after entry; $34,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,123.
52.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South University-Virginia Beach known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (10 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (9 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (7 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (5 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (4 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (4 completions)
- Psychology, General (3 completions)
- Public Health, General (3 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South University-Virginia Beach a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 8.33%; median earnings $34,421 at 10 years; net price $27,843. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,145
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South University-Virginia Beach was $18,145.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,843
2024 Value
In 2024 South University-Virginia Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,843.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,372 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,843 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$72,580 4-Year Tuition
$9,439 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$540 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,124 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$112,496 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for South University-Virginia Beach.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at South University-Virginia Beach was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for South University-Virginia Beach in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $16,360 | $16,360 | $24,856 |
| 2014 | $16,360 | $16,360 | $24,750 |
| 2015 | $16,761 | $16,761 | $25,176 |
| 2016 | $17,330 | $17,330 | $22,498 |
| 2017 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $23,678 |
| 2018 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $19,211 |
| 2019 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $20,395 |
| 2020 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $24,200 |
| 2021 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $22,714 |
| 2022 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $29,237 |
| 2023 | $18,238 | $18,238 | $24,372 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
South University-Virginia Beach reported total enrollment of about 240 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 19% male and 81% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (57.5%), White (14.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). About 52.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South University-Virginia Beach in 2024 is 240 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 407 students. Graduate enrollment is about 18 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 57.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.00% 100% Completion Time
8.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.00% of students graduating from South University-Virginia Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 20% male / 80% female
- Physical Therapy Assistant: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South University-Virginia Beach.
Return on Investment
$26,123 Median Student Debt
$34,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
75.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
209.06% Return on Investment
7.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South University-Virginia Beach.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
2. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 10 completions
3. Physical Therapy Assistant: 9 completions
4. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 7 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 5 completions
6. Health and Wellness, General: 4 completions
7. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 4 completions
8. Psychology, General: 3 completions
9. Public Health, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at South University-Virginia Beach.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South University-Virginia Beach graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South University-Virginia Beach from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 21.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,664
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,609
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South University-Virginia Beach is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, VA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Physical Therapy Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 240 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (57.5%), White (14.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 8.33%. Approximately 52.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 8.33% graduation rate at South University-Virginia Beach falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South University-Virginia Beach located?
South University-Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, VA.
How much does South University-Virginia Beach cost?
Reported tuition is $18,145 and average net price is $27,843 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,439 annually.
What is the student body demographics at South University-Virginia Beach?
South University-Virginia Beach reports undergraduate enrollment of about 407 students, Black or African American (57.5%), White (14.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South University-Virginia Beach?
About 47.2% of students at South University-Virginia Beach are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South University-Virginia Beach earn?
Median earnings are $34,115 six years after entry and $34,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South University-Virginia Beach?
The 150%-time completion rate is 8.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South University-Virginia Beach students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,123.
Is South University-Virginia Beach public or private?
South University-Virginia Beach is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, VA.
Is South University-Virginia Beach an HBCU?
No. South University-Virginia Beach is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South University-Virginia Beach a tribal college?
No. South University-Virginia Beach is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South University-Virginia Beach a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, South University-Virginia Beach does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.2%).
Is South University-Virginia Beach religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South University-Virginia Beach in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia Beach, Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.