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South University-West Palm Beach
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Information Summary
Ranks 1853rd overall and 63rd in Florida
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
54.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,046 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
23 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
75% / 47% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
593 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near West Palm Beach, FL 33409
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,164 (22,164 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,639 (2.24 people per house) |
| Families | 4,910 (3.01 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 5,226 |
| Pop. — Asian | 627 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 48 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 143 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 15,512 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,331 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | 4 |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending South University-West Palm Beach?
Ranks 2234th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,570 | $12,570 | $12,570 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $366 | $366 | $366 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $17,385 | $17,385 | $17,385 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $466 | $466 | $466 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,046 | $14,046 | $14,046 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $25,146 | $25,146 | $25,146 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $22,446 | $22,446 | $22,446 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,475 |
$11,475 |
$11,475 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $950 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,860 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,950 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $6,739 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does South University-West Palm Beach use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does South University-West Palm Beach accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
South University-West Palm Beach Ranks 253rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $5,265 | 21 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | $8,787 | 35 | |
| Any financial aid type | 35 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at South University-West Palm Beach?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 47 | 278 | 325 |
Hispanic | 7 | 52 | 59 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 13 | 16 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 31 | 132 | 163 |
Race Unknown | 6 | 17 | 23 |
| Total | 97 | 496 | 593 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at South University-West Palm Beach?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Hispanic | N/A | 3 | 3 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | 6 | 6 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 3 | 17 | 20 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at South University-West Palm Beach.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 52 | 54 | |
| 1 | 35 | 36 | |
| 10 | 12 | 22 | |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | |
| 3 | 8 | 11 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | ||||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 4 | 11 | |||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | ||||||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 23 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 36 | |||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||||
| Legal Studies, General | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ||||||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 25 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 54 | ||
| Physical Therapist Assistant | 7 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 22 | |||
| Total | 71 | 15 | 3 | 51 | 4 | 144 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
South University-West Palm Beach Ranks 2842nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $42,210 ($46,976 male / $41,614 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 18 (2 male / 16 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 69 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $117,114 |
South University-West Palm Beach Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. South University: West Palm Beach Campus is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students and Internships.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at South University: West Palm Beach Campus.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Medical Assistance, Nursing (RN), Physical Therapy Assistance
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
- Popular majors:
- thirty-four percent business per marketing, thirty-four percent health professions, twenty-seven percent law, five percent computer and information sciences, forty percent law, thirty-five percent health professions, twenty-five percent business per marketing
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of September. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25.
South University-West Palm Beach Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 67%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, though this may be did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. In addition, For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of September. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of October. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported.
South University-West Palm Beach Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics.
South University-West Palm Beach Students
The school’s size is approximately five hundred and two degree-seeking undergrads and fifty-three first-time degree-seeking freshmen. South University: West Palm Beach Campus offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The university is a Proprietary, College of Business, College of Health Sciences, Four-year, Coed, where 67 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Additionally, the student body consists of eleven percent part-time students, eighty-nine percent women and eleven percent men. Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus.
This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Indeed, the school is located 3 miles from downtown, 29 miles from Fort Lauderdale.














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