D
Below Average
Score: 36/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
12/100 · earnings-weighted

South University-Austin

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Round Rock, Texas 78681
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 (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 9%
Outcomes
F
30/100
Affordability
D
37/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
C
45/100
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

290
Total Enrollment
9%
Graduation Rate
17%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at South University-Austin, 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
59.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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-Austin

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%#309 of 966#315$23,592
Information Science/Studies$44,682$58,915-31%#139 of 148#139$45,268
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,773$53,445-22%#1013 of 1176#1031$46,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$39,722$46,885-20%#257 of 275#253$39,675
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37,713$46,322-16%#583 of 660#603$42,354
Public Health$34,789$45,993-22%#204 of 215#196$38,888
Psychology$28,684$39,694-22%#976 of 1027#991$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-Austin Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $486,646
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,804/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78664 (3.8% cap, Round Rock)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
61%
Receive Pell Grants
67%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

290
Total Students
80%
Women
26%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 30%
Black 30%
Asian 6%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 21%
Fully Online 35%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 26%
25-64 (Adult) 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South University-Austin?
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-Austin?
Tuition at South University-Austin is $15,732 for in-state students and $15,732 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at South University-Austin?
The graduation rate at South University-Austin is 9%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is South University-Austin a good school?
South University-Austin has a Repit College Score of 36/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (F): 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-Austin?
South University-Austin has a total enrollment of 290 students.

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