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South University-Tampa

Tampa, FL · City · 388 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

South University-Tampa is a private, career-focused institution best known for its professional degree programs in healthcare, nursing, and business. The university's strongest academic reputation lies within its health sciences division, highlighted by its competitive Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and practical Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. Tailored primarily toward adult learners and career-minded students, the campus culture emphasizes flexibility and practical application, featuring small class sizes and instruction from experienced industry practitioners. A key distinguishing feature of South University-Tampa is its structured, year-round academic scheduling, which allows students to streamline their education and enter high-demand healthcare fields efficiently.

Location
Tampa, FL, 33614-7095 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
TPA · Tampa
2 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$30,414
Avg net price
$20,434
Tuition
$18,145
Books & supplies
$540/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,347
$30–48k
$19,364
$48–75k
$20,759
$75–110k
$22,442
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
15%
4-yr on-time completion
18%
1st-yr retention
50%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
21%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
49%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,115
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,421
Median debt
$26,123
Monthly loan payment
$277
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750$22,542
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,500
Student Body
Men 25%Women 75%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
47%
Median family income
$20,000
Independent students
78%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
30.0
Part-time students
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
21%
Hispanic
37%
Black
29%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
9%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$34,115
10 years after entry
$34,421
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72
Psychology, General5
Health and Medical Administrative Services5
Business Administration, Management and Operations4
Public Health3
Information Science/Studies2
Criminal Justice and Corrections1
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Institutional
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
37%
Avg faculty salary
$7,883/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,099
Federal loan rate
60%

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