South University-Austin
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
South University-Austin is a private for-profit institution located in Round Rock, Texas with approximately 211 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $25,680 per year. The graduation rate is 0%, and the typical graduate earns $40,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is very difficult to recommend to any student or family right now, and the data makes that hard to ignore. The graduation rate is 0% and the freshman retention rate sits at just 38%, which means the overwhelming majority of students who enroll are leaving without a degree — that's a serious red flag regardless of your major or goals. The financial picture compounds the concern: students take on a median debt of $26,123, yet median earnings a decade after enrollment are only $40,200, leaving little margin for repayment, especially without the credential to show for it. At $25,680 per year in net costs, you're paying near the price of a solid regional university but without the outcomes to justify it. My honest advice is to look instead at community colleges or Texas public universities in the Austin area — you'll find better graduation support, lower costs, and far stronger long-term return on your investment.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
South University-Austin graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($91,363 vs $88,910 nationally), and most below it in Information Science/Studies ($58,915 vs $85,294).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 44 | $91,363 | $88,910 | +$2,453 |
| Public Health | 4 | $45,993 | $58,808 | −$12,815 |
| Information Science/Studies | 2 | $58,915 | $85,294 | −$26,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | $46,885 | $58,716 | −$11,831 |
| Psychology, General | 1 | $39,694 | $50,706 | −$11,012 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (211 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
South University-Austin
1220 West Louis Henna Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78681-2300
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South University-Austin cost?
The average net price at South University-Austin is about $25,680 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at South University-Austin?
South University-Austin has a graduation rate of 0%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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