Southside College of Health Sciences

430 Clairmont Court - Suite 200
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Southside College of Health Sciences serves 107 students (6% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southside College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Southside College of Health Sciences
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southside College of Health Sciences has declined by 13% over five years.
The Southside College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
107 students
1,608 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
6 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
101 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
101 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
20%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
13%
% Black
4%
21%
% White
4%
47%
% Hawaiian
69%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,100
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,475
$11,250
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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Southside College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • 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 Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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