2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$20,656
Net Price
%
Admitted
%
Enrolled
7%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
South University-Richmond
is a private for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 462. In 2021, there were 7 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
7
Total Enrollment
462
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-Richmond 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 | 4 | – |
Mental Health Counseling | – | 3 |
Total Graduates | 4 | 3 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the South University-Richmond. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Virginia universities is 9,148. On average, all Virginia institutions admit 75% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of South University-Richmond students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 0%. Compared to all Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 76%.
The overall graduation rate for South University-Richmond is 7%, compared to 60% for all Virginia universities.
Compare SU-Richmond to Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of South University-Richmond to the average of all Virginia 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-Richmond
0
Applicants
%
Percent Admitted
%
Percent Enrolled
0%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
7%
Graduation Rate
VA Colleges
9,148
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
76%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 14 or 22% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 49 or 78% part-time faculty members employed at South University-Richmond. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 14 or 22%.
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-Richmond
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
22%
Percent Full-Time
78%
Percent Part-Time
22%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
VA Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
60%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at South University-Richmond 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-Richmond 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-Richmond | 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-Richmond is $20,656. 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-Richmond to all Virginia 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-Richmond
$18,420
Cost to Attend
$5,278
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,656
Net Price
VA Colleges
$39,837
Cost to Attend
$18,288
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$21,389
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 244 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,278.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 244 | $5,278 |
Pell Grants | 137 | $3,388 |
Federal Student Loans | 178 | $7,877 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the South University-Richmond 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-Richmond
244
Grant or Scholarship Aid
44%
Grants or Scholarships
137
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
178
Federal Student Loans
32%
Federal Student Loans
VA Colleges
4,309
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
2,066
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
2,863
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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