Southside College of Health Sciences

School Highlights

Southside College of Health Sciences serves 151 students (7% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
Southside College of Health Sciences
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, non-profit
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Total Faculty
10 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southside College of Health Sciences has grown by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Southside College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 52% over five years.
Total Enrollment
151 students
924 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
10 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
141 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
151 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
21%
22%
% White
52%
45%
% Hawaiian
17%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,100
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,475
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,545
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 64%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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