D
Below Average
Score: 40/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
24/100 · earnings-weighted

South University-West Palm Beach

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
D
35/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

468
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
43%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at South University-West Palm Beach, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,421
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,115
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,123
Median debt at graduation
18.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
59.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 76% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 20th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at South University-West Palm Beach

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,635$91,363+3%#302 of 966#200$23,592
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,773$53,445-22%#1006 of 1176#953$46,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$39,722$46,885-20%#250 of 275#233$39,675
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,713$46,322-16%#576 of 660#551$42,354
Public Health$34,789$45,993-22%#197 of 215#180$38,888
Psychology$28,684$39,694-22%#969 of 1027#958$44,548

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The South University-West Palm Beach Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $468,799
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,241/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33417 (10.4% cap, Century Village)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,732 $15,732

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
88%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

468
Total Students
75%
Women
32%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Hispanic 22%
Black 39%
Asian 6%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 32%
25-64 (Adult) 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South University-West Palm Beach?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend South University-West Palm Beach?
Tuition at South University-West Palm Beach is $15,732 for in-state students and $15,732 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at South University-West Palm Beach?
The graduation rate at South University-West Palm Beach is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is South University-West Palm Beach a good school?
South University-West Palm Beach has a Repit College Score of 40/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend South University-West Palm Beach?
South University-West Palm Beach has a total enrollment of 468 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology