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South University-Richmond
Glen Allen, Virginia · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 2151 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 · Phone: (804) 727-6800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Mar 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Aug 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
South University-Richmond is a private for-profit trade school in Glen Allen, VA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools among others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of South University-Richmond carry a median debt of $26,123 and earn a median of $34,421 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 57.1% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for South University-Richmond; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and 39.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,090 | $44,740 | $46,570 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $39,095 | $43,489 | $23,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | $39,095 | $43,489 | $23,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
South University-Richmond is a private for-profit trade and career campus located in Glen Allen, VA, a large suburb near Richmond. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its accreditors include the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the campus is listed as accredited. The most-completed trade program is medical assistant programs, with 14 completers recorded and an undergraduate enrollment of 232 students.
Federal outcome data shows a state average completion rate of 57.1%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $26,123, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,421. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 39.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused medical assistant program rather than a broader associate degree path, though specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so no inference can be made about fit for adult career-changers beyond the program name itself. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
South University-Richmond's most-completed trade program is medical assistant programs, with 14 completers recorded. The campus offers 2 programs total in this data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 39.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 57.1%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $26,123, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,421.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (804) 727-6800 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
South University-Richmond is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and how outcomes should be reviewed compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the listed accreditors and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459259.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data, since specific program lengths and schedule formats are not provided; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details specific to the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach South University-Richmond by phone at (804) 727-6800 or visit its website at https://www.southuniversity.edu/richmond#location=Richmond, VA.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.