South University Tampa: Review & Facts

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South University Tampa is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 715 students enrolled. This institution is one of the 18 colleges and schools located in Tampa, Florida.

Academic Offerings

At South University Tampa you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

16

South University Tampa follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapy, Management, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at South University Tampa is very low at 33% (way below Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

33%

Bad

The graduation rate at South University Tampa is very low - 17%.

Student to faculty ratio at South University Tampa is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, $15,300 a year. The additional fees at South University Tampa beyond tuition are about $1,300; this comes to $16,600 per academic year.

Read the details about South University Tampa additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

59%

As reported in recent government data, 41 applications were submitted and 24 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at South University Tampa is $75.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to South University Tampa and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (813) 393-3800 or check South University Tampa Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

South University Tampa offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at South University Tampa, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at South University Tampa.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at South University Tampa. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, South University Tampa appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

South University Tampa Location and Address

Postal Address:
South University Tampa
4401 N Himes Ave, Suite 175
Tampa, Florida
33614-7095, USA