School Highlights
Southside College of Health Sciences serves 107 students (6% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southside College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Southside College of Health Sciences
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's--Private For-profit
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
n/a
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southside College of Health Sciences has declined by 13% over five years.
The Southside College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
107 students
1,350 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
6 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
101 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
101 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
20%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
13%
% Black
4%
21%
% White
4%
47%
% Hawaiian
69%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.264%
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
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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