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South University, Richmond Tuition & Fees Overview

What Does It Cost to Go to South University-Richmond?

Look up the current tuition and fees at South University-Richmond, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.

In this report, you’ll find:

• South University, Richmond Tuition & Fee Costs
• How South University, Richmond Tuition & Fees Compare
• South University, Richmond Tuition Trend
• Five-Year Cost Projection
• Options to Finance Your Education
• More Resources

How Much Will South University, Richmond Charge in Tuition and Fees?

For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at South University-Richmond were $18,145 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.

The fees portion of those totals came to $1,045; the balance is base tuition.

	Most Recent Reported Year
Tuition	$17,100
Fees	$1,045
Total	$18,145

The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.

Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.

What does South University-Richmond cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

How Do South University, Richmond Tuition & Fees Compare to Other Schools?

For perspective, here is how South University-Richmond tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.

	Nationwide	In VA	Similar Colleges
Tuition & Fees	Average	Average	Average

Compared to colleges across the country, South University-Richmond is about average on cost.

Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the South University-Richmond Financial Aid page for details.

Tuition Trend at South University, Richmond (Last Few Years)

Below is how tuition at South University-Richmond has shifted over recent reported years.

Year	Tuition
Three Years Ago	$16,920
Two Years Ago	$16,920
One Year Ago	$17,424
Most Recent Year	$17,100

The following chart shows how tuition at South University, Richmond has changed across the reported years.

Over the most recent year, tuition dipped, which is unusual and can reflect a restated prior-year figure.

Account for Rising Tuition

At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.

Tuition & Fees: Common Questions

See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.

South University, Richmond Five-Year Tuition & Fees Outlook

Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.23%, which puts the figure next year near $18,549.

Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:

Academic Year	Tuition & Fees
Next Year	$18,549
In 2 Years	$18,962
In 3 Years	$19,384
In 4 Years	$19,815
In 5 Years	$20,256

When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $76,710.

Options to Finance Your South University, Richmond Schooling

Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.

For more on the aid available at South University-Richmond, check out the South University-Richmond Financial Aid page.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• IPEDS Data Center
• College Navigator