Campus President
David McGuire
Description
South University’s West Palm Beach campus traces its history to 1983 when South University (then South College) acquired Ft. Lauderdale College – Lake Worth. The 32,000-square-foot campus totals three buildings located at 1760 North Congress Avenue. South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.
State Licensing
South University — West Palm Beach is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684.
Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2987.
Program Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and the Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies programs are approved by the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598 312.988.5522 800.285.2221.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing offered online and at South University – West Palm Beach is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; www.aacn.nche.edu; telephone: 202.887.6791.
The Master of Science in Nursing offered online and at South University - West Palm Beach is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; www.aacn.nche.edu; telephone: 202.887.6791.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion offered online and at South University – West Palm Beach is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; www.aacn.nche.edu; telephone: 202.887.6791.
The Physical Therapist Assisting program has been granted initial accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 1-703-684-2782.
Institutional Accreditation
South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.
State Licensing
The South University, West Palm Beach campus is licensed to confer master's, bachelor's, and associate of science degrees through the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, 325 W. Gaines St., Ste. 1414, Tallahassee, Fla. 32399 (850-245-3200). The campus is approved for training veterans and other eligible individuals by the State of Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs, Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance, Bureau of State Approving for Veteran's Training.
Student Profile
The campus had a Fall 2010 enrollment of 946 and a Spring 2011 enrollment of 881 students with over 100 faculty members. Approximately 25 percent of students are pursuing associate's degrees, 65 percent bachelor's degrees, and 9 percent master's degrees. The students are young professionals seeking to advance or start new careers.
Location
University Centre
9801 Belvedere Road
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
561.273.6500
Toll Free: 866.629.2902