Southside College of Health Sciences

School Highlights

Southside College of Health Sciences serves 130 students (14% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 53%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Southside College of Health Sciences
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
129 staff

Student Body

The student population of Southside College of Health Sciences has declined by 21% over five years.
The Southside College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
130 students
1,608 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
18 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
112 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
112 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
47%
47%
% Hawaiian
35%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
17%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,100
$27,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,475
$11,292
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,545
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 60%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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