# South University-Tampa

> South University-Tampa is a private for-profit university in Tampa, FL, with 388 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $27,200 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 14.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,314.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/south-university-tampa-2463
- Location: Tampa, FL, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private for-profit
- Classification: Health professions school
- Official website: https://www.southuniversity.edu/tampa#location=Tampa  FL
- IPEDS Unit ID: 449898
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $18,145 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,145 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $27,200 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 60.9% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 14.3% |
| First-year retention rate | 50% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $39,314 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 388 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is South University-Tampa tuition?

Tuition at South University-Tampa is $18,145 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $27,200 a year.

### What is the average net price at South University-Tampa?

The average net price at South University-Tampa, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $27,200 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at South University-Tampa?

14.3% of first-time, full-time students at South University-Tampa graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to South University-Tampa?

The closest matches are South University-West Palm Beach, Southern Technical College Orlando FL, and Miami Regional University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/south-university-tampa-2463. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.