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South University-Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 100%

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

One of the notable aspects of South University-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach 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 9-to-1, South University-Virginia Beach emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

South University-Virginia Beach boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 63%, respectively.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,014

Cost of attendance at South University-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach received on average $9,470 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.

$9,470
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 100% $6,081 $24,324
Other Federal Grant 4 100% $6,706 $26,824
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 75% $3,686 $11,057
Total Grant & Scholarships 4 100% $9,470 $37,881

Service Offerings

South University-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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