South University-West Palm Beach

9801 Belvedere Road
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • The West Palm Beach campus offers programs in the areas of professional nursing, business, health care, and legal studies designed to prepare you for career and personal development by offering relevant coursework and practical experiences. This college in the West Palm Beach area boasts a diverse and vibrant student body that thrives on the nurturing atmosphere fostered by faculty and staff. Through small class settings, a supportive learning environment is encouraged by teachers who are focused on the success of their students.

School Highlights

South University-West Palm Beach serves 522 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,360
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

South University-West Palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South University-West Palm Beach
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
64 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of South University-West Palm Beach has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The South University-West Palm Beach diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
522 students
818 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
399 students
512 students
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# Part-Time Students
123 students
306 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of South University-West Palm Beach.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
454 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
267 students
487 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
132 students
85 students
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Florida All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
92 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
31 students
31 students
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Florida All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in South University-West Palm Beach and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
51%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South University-West Palm Beach and the percentage of Asian community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
21%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South University-West Palm Beach and the percentage of Black community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South University-West Palm Beach and the percentage of White community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in South University-West Palm Beach and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in South University-West Palm Beach and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South University-West Palm Beach.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.381%
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,100
$31,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of South University-West Palm Beach and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Florida by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,360 is less than the state average of $16,554. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,360
$16,554
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of South University-West Palm Beach and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in South University-West Palm Beach and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,379
$9,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in South University-West Palm Beach and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
89%
89%
This chart displays the percent admitted of South University-West Palm Beach and the community college average percent admitted of Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South University-West Palm Beach cost?
South University-West Palm Beach's private state tuition is approximately $16,360.
What schools are South University-West Palm Beach often compared to?
South University-West Palm Beachis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Beach State College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of South University-West Palm Beach?
The acceptance rate of South University-West Palm Beach is 89%, which is equal to the state average of 89%.
What is South University-West Palm Beach's ranking?
South University-West Palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,360
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Palm Beach County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Palm Beach County, FL is Palm Beach State College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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