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South University-West Palm Beach

Private for-profit Royal Palm Beach, FL · Suburban · Southeast · 87% data
B- Diversity C- Affordability D+ Earnings
22%
F
Graduation Rate
Lower completion rate than most colleges
$34,421
D+
Earnings (10yr)
Below average for college graduates
$20,271
C-
Net Price
18% more than the typical college
251
Enrollment
Earnings -16% vs avg
Graduation -62% vs avg
Net Price 18% vs avg

Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 8.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $8.6 over 20 years.

8.6× return on investment

Every $1 spent returns $8.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $613,656.

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What The Data Says

1

A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.

2

Graduation of 22% — 62% below the national average.

3

Every $1 invested returns $8.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.

About South University-West Palm Beach

South University-West Palm Beach is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Private for-profit Special-Focus Institution
Carnegie Class
Special Focus
Enrollment
251
Setting
Suburban
Primary Strengths
Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Psychology

Why students choose South University-West Palm Beach

Strength in Health Professions
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

D+
Top 68% overall
D+
Earnings
$34,421 median
D+
Value
1.7× net price
C-
Affordability
$20,271/yr net
F
Graduation
22% graduate
B-
Diversity
0.67 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

How we grade →

Overview

Only 22% of students graduate from South University-West Palm Beach. This low graduation rate signals challenges in student retention and completion. Prospective students should weigh this statistic heavily in their decision-making process.

According to Chetty/Opportunity Insights data, specific outcomes and mobility metrics for South University-West Palm Beach are not available. This lack of data makes it difficult to assess how well graduates move up the economic ladder compared to their peers from other institutions. Students should consider how this impacts their long-term career prospects.

The net price for attendance stands at $20,271, with a median debt of $26,123 for graduates. Graduates earn an average of $34,421 within ten years of completing their degrees. Students interested in programs like Health Professions, Business & Marketing, and Psychology tend to thrive here, but they should be prepared for the financial implications of their education.

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Can I Get In?

How selective South University-West Palm Beach is — and how your numbers stack up.

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3.0
Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into South University-West Palm Beach? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

Based in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, South University-West Palm Beach enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 22%.

Retention Rate 100%
Full-Time Faculty 53%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,088
Student–Faculty Ratio 14:1
Diversity Index 0.67
First-Gen Students 47%
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Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend South University-West Palm Beach? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

When weighing the true cost of attending South University-West Palm Beach, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $18,145 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $20,271 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,177 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $26,123.

$18,145
In-State Tuition
$18,145
Out-of-State
$20,271
Avg Net Price
$26,123
Median Debt
60%
Pell Grant Rate
68%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,177
Family Income $0–$30K
$21,337
Family Income $30K–$48K
$26,323
Family Income $110K+
3

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Graduate Outcomes

Is South University-West Palm Beach Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of South University-West Palm Beach report median earnings of $34,421; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

$34,115
6 Years After Entry
$32,897
8 Years
$34,421
10 Years
0.76x
Debt-to-Earnings
58%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,115 6yr $32,897 8yr $34,421 10yr

Graduation by Timeframe

6%
100% (1)
6%
100% (1)
6%
100% (1)
6%
100% (1)

How South Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation22%Earnings 10yr$34KNet Price$20KRetention100%Median Debt$26KPell Grant Rate60%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$21K$30-48K$26K$110K+

College ROI Calculator

Is South University-West Palm Beach Worth It?

A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.

Yes — for most students, South University-West Palm Beach delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $20,271/year ($81,084 total). Graduates earn $34,421 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $694,740 in total earnings — a net gain of $613,656 (8.6× your investment). The median debt is $26,123, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 22% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.

$81,084
Total Cost (4yr)
$694,740
Projected 20yr Earnings
$613,656
Net Return
8.6×
ROI Multiple
$20,271
Cost Per Year
$26,123
Median Debt
Less than 1 yr
Debt Payback
22%
Graduation Rate
4

Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Top Programs

The fields South University-West Palm Beach awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into South University-West Palm Beach? Acceptance Rate & Requirements +

Based in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, South University-West Palm Beach enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 22%.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend South University-West Palm Beach? Tuition, Net Price & Aid +

When weighing the true cost of attending South University-West Palm Beach, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $18,145 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $20,271 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $16,177 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $26,123.

Is South University-West Palm Beach Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI +

Ten years out, alumni of South University-West Palm Beach report median earnings of $34,421; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

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