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South University-Richmond

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
On-time graduation rate 11%

Located in Glen Allen, Virginia, South University-Richmond is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. South University-Richmond operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of South University-Richmond is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South University-Richmond is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, South University-Richmond emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at South University-Richmond is reported to be 11%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 48%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,014

Cost of attendance at South University-Richmond in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,014

Cost of attendance at South University-Richmond in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at South University-Richmond received on average $5,477 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,477
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 50% $2,571 $5,142
Other Federal Grant 2 50% $2,571 $5,142
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 50% $8,382 $16,764
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 100% $5,477 $21,906

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South University-Richmond students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South University-Richmond students is 11.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 12.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

11.1%

  • African American 20.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

South University-Richmond provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South University-Richmond offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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