by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a South University, Virginia Beach degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how South University, Virginia Beach measures up.
South University, Virginia Beach is ranked #2,473 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Virginia, it ranks #65 of 81 for value.
Among the majors South University, Virginia Beach offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | #765 of 966 |
| Nursing | #765 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #987 of 1,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #987 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed South University, Virginia Beach value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
South University-Virginia Beach is ranked #44 out of #51 in Virginia for quality and #65 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the South University, Virginia Beach financial aid page to be sure.
South University-Virginia Beach is ranked #2,473 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, South University-Virginia Beach is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at South University, Virginia Beach costs about $29,328. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $117,311 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $36,577 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,843 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,328 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $117,311 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the South University, Virginia Beach net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What South University, Virginia Beach costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a South University, Virginia Beach degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $146,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $117,311 | #2,473 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $111,372 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $146,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $117,311 | #65 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $111,372 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at South University, Virginia Beach shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25,182 |
| $30K–$48K | $23,513 |
| $48K–$75K | $26,139 |
About 83% of South University, Virginia Beach undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,116 per year. Get more details on the South University, Virginia Beach financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the South University, Virginia Beach net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.