South University–Richmond
South University–Richmond is one of the twenty-six private, for-profit 4-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a suburb, in Glen Allen.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 652 students attend the school. Every year 8% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.South University–Richmond'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 Students652 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
The South University BSN program can be completed in seven quarters of full time study. Most students (about 91%) complete the program in time (almost in 40 months).
The program requires students to complete college algebra prior to applying to the program. The program also requires two math or science electives.
The program also has additional degree completion track for RNs who want to advance their degree or diploma to BSN. See here RN to BSN tack.
Program Specific Requirements:
- Physical examination (including all health records and immunization series)
- Health Insurance
- Criminal background check
- Urine drug screening
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 65 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 13 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 99 miles radius of South University–Richmond
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Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
13 miles away |
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Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
78 miles away |
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Louise Obici Memorial Hospital
82 miles away |
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Global Health College
84 miles away |
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Stratford University
86 miles away |
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Chamberlain University-Virginia
88 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Norfolk
93 miles away |
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ECPI University
96 miles away |
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Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
98 miles away |
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South University–Virginia Beach
99 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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ECPI University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Stratford University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
offers 1 nursing programs |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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–Richmond's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,495 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $800 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $2,931 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $7,311 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$23,732
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$23,216 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$23,472 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$28,239 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$28,239 |
| Over $110,000$28,239 |
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Student Population
504
Undergrads
148
Graduates
540
Women
112
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
48% |
|
White |
37% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
