South University-West Palm Beach
South University-West Palm Beach is one of the forty-two private, for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in a suburb, in Royal Palm Beach.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 861 students attend the school. Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.South University-West Palm Beach's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,920, and fees were $94. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,920 and $94 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students861 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelFor-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate54% |
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Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $559/credit | |
In State Students | $559/credit | |
Out of State Students | $559/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $813/credit | |
In State Students | $813/credit | |
Out of State Students | $813/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $25,155 | $25,155 | $25,155 |
ADN | 70 | $39,130 | $39,130 | $39,130 |
BSN | 125 | $69,875 | $69,875 | $69,875 |
FNP | 50 | $40,650 | $40,650 | $40,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of South University-West Palm Beach's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 72% | $4,490 |
Other Federal Grant | 39% | $471 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $1,525 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $6,296 |
Federal Student Loans | 67% | $6,567 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$21,674
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$21,224 |
$30,001 to $48,000$22,313 |
$48,001 to $75,000$26,495 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
699
Undergrads
162
Graduates
702
Women
159
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
44% |
White |
25% |
Hispanic |
23% |
Asian |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.