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 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Southside College of Health Sciences
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates 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
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southside College of Health Sciences has declined by 39% 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 60% over five years.
Total Enrollment
107 students
1,544 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
6 students
599 students
# Part-Time Students
101 students
945 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6 students
471 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
101 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
7%
% Asian
20%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
4%
7%
% Hawaiian
69%
48%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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
0.3478%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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