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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Royal Palm Beach, FL

South University-West Palm Beach

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$18,238

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

13.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$34,421

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

South University-West Palm Beach is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Royal Palm Beach, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $18,238, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 13.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$72,952

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

16.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$4,421

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$28,742

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$15,468

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 14%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at South University-West Palm Beach is $26,123.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
80.3%
19.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
56.3%
Hispanic
19.4%
White
12.3%
Unknown
4.2%
Two or more
2.8%
International
2.1%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$18,238

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$19,604
$30k - $48kNot Reported
$48k - $75kNot Reported
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,123
Pell Grant Recipients56.8%
Using Federal Loans65.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment25.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,639
Pell Grant Recipients59.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

42.9%

Success

13.5%

In-State Cost

$18,238

Age 25+ Students

68.0%

Carnegie Class

Associate's: High Vocational

Working at 6yr

13,212 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Royal Palm Beach (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Royal Palm Beach (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.