2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$17,495
Net Price
%
Admitted
%
Enrolled
36%
Graduation Rate
12/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
South University-West Palm Beach
is a private for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 522. In 2021, there were 8 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
8
Total Enrollment
522
Type
Private For-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, South University-West Palm Beach offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Mental Health Counseling.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
General Psychology | 2 | – |
Mental Health Counseling | – | 6 |
Total Graduates | 2 | 6 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the South University-West Palm Beach. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Florida universities is 12,348. On average, all Florida institutions admit 67% and 32% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of South University-West Palm Beach students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 50%. Compared to all Florida four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for South University-West Palm Beach is 36%, compared to 53% for all Florida universities.
Compare SU-WPB to Florida Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of South University-West Palm Beach to the average of all Florida four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
SU-WPB
0
Applicants
%
Percent Admitted
%
Percent Enrolled
50%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
FL Colleges
12,348
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
32%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 23 or 46% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 27 or 54% part-time faculty members employed at South University-West Palm Beach. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 23 or 46%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
SU-WPB
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
46%
Percent Full-Time
54%
Percent Part-Time
46%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
FL Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
50%
Percent Full-Time
50%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at South University-West Palm Beach the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $16,920, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,500.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $15,600 and the average cost for graduate fees is $720.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend South University-West Palm Beach in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for South University-West Palm Beach | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $0 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $0 |
Total Living Expenses | $0 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $16,920 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,500 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $18,420 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $15,600 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $720 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $16,320 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend South University-West Palm Beach is $17,495. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare South University-West Palm Beach to all Florida universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
SU-WPB
$18,420
Cost to Attend
$5,076
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,495
Net Price
FL Colleges
$37,581
Cost to Attend
$13,656
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,213
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 352 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,076.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 352 | $5,076 |
Pell Grants | 220 | $3,570 |
Federal Student Loans | 232 | $9,024 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the South University-West Palm Beach to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
SU-WPB
352
Grant or Scholarship Aid
44%
Grants or Scholarships
220
Number of Pell Grants
27%
Pell Grants
232
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
FL Colleges
6,386
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
2,974
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
2,772
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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