South University-Richmond Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
South University-Richmond is a private for-profit university in Glen Allen, Virginia, enrolling about 232 students. South University-Richmond 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: $30,442 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 232 72.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- 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 increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 31.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 461
- Room & Board: $9,439 annual estimate
South University-Richmond: what the data shows
Common questions about South University-Richmond, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South University-Richmond?
South University-Richmond is located in Glen Allen, VA (ZIP 23060).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is South University-Richmond public or private?
South University-Richmond is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does South University-Richmond cost?
Published tuition: $18,145.
Average net price after aid: $30,442.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $29,903 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,379 |
| $110,001+ | $33,277 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $72,580.
How big is South University-Richmond?
Total enrollment: 232 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 461 students.
Graduate enrollment: 89 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South University-Richmond?
150%-time completion rate: 42.11%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of South University-Richmond 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.
39.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South University-Richmond known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Physician Associate/Assistant (34 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (30 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (9 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (8 completions)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (5 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (5 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (4 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (2 completions)
- Public Health, General (2 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South University-Richmond a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.11%; median earnings $34,421 at 10 years; net price $30,442. 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-Richmond was $18,145.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,442
2024 Value
In 2024 South University-Richmond had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,442.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$121,768 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,442 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-Richmond.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.69% 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-Richmond 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-Richmond 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 | $25,069 |
| 2014 | $16,360 | $16,360 | $23,521 |
| 2015 | $16,761 | $16,761 | $25,202 |
| 2016 | $17,331 | $17,331 | $21,602 |
| 2017 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $25,302 |
| 2018 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $20,933 |
| 2019 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $20,336 |
| 2020 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $25,162 |
| 2021 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $23,319 |
| 2022 | $17,014 | $17,014 | $24,721 |
| 2023 | $18,238 | $18,238 | $26,205 |
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-Richmond reported total enrollment of about 232 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 22% male and 78% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (51.3%), White (25.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%). About 39.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South University-Richmond in 2024 is 232 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 461 students. Graduate enrollment is about 89 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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 51.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.22% 100% Completion Time
42.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.22% of students graduating from South University-Richmond completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Physician Associate/Assistant: 24% male / 76% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 7% male / 93% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for South University-Richmond.
Return on Investment
$26,123 Median Student Debt
$34,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
75.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
182.68% Return on Investment
7.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South University-Richmond.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Physician Associate/Assistant: 34 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 30 completions
3. Physical Therapy Assistant: 9 completions
4. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 8 completions
5. Occupational Therapist Assistant: 5 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 5 completions
7. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 4 completions
8. Health and Wellness, General: 2 completions
9. Public Health, General: 2 completions
Most popular programs at South University-Richmond.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South University-Richmond graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South University-Richmond from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,481
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,658
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-Richmond is a private for-profit institution located in Glen Allen, VA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Physician Associate/Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 232 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (51.3%), White (25.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.11%. Approximately 39.06% 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: Business and Management
Location
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
South University-Richmond provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South University-Richmond located?
South University-Richmond is located in Glen Allen, VA.
How much does South University-Richmond cost?
Reported tuition is $18,145 and average net price is $30,442 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-Richmond?
South University-Richmond reports undergraduate enrollment of about 461 students, Black or African American (51.3%), White (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South University-Richmond?
About 47.2% of students at South University-Richmond are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South University-Richmond 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-Richmond?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South University-Richmond students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,123.
Is South University-Richmond public or private?
South University-Richmond is a private for-profit institution located in Glen Allen, VA.
Is South University-Richmond an HBCU?
No. South University-Richmond is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South University-Richmond a tribal college?
No. South University-Richmond is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South University-Richmond a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, South University-Richmond does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).
Is South University-Richmond religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South University-Richmond 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
- 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.