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 (26-27)

  • 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
Total Faculty
10 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Live Your Purpose Educational Excellence - Compassionate Care

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 less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 52% over five years.
Total Enrollment
151 students
1,380 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
10 students
585 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
141 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
151 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
415 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# 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
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,100
$29,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
60%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,475
$11,292
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,545
$5,500

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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