Campus President
Dan Coble
Description
South University’s Tampa campus opened in June 2006 and is the institution’s second campus in Florida. The campus provides students with the opportunity to learn in a modern facility with a vibrant student body that thrives on the nurturing atmosphere fostered by faculty and staff.
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 — Tampa 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 Nursing offered online and at South University – Tampa 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 – Tampa 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 – Tampa 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 RN to Master of Science in Nursing offered online and at South University – Tampa 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.
The Physician Assistant Studies program offered at South University – Tampa is provisionally accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. 12000 Findley Road, Suite 240, Johns Creek, GA, 30097; Phone: 770-476-1224. www.arc-pa.org.
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
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 3284. The campus is approved for training veterans and other eligible individuals by the State of Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance, Bureau of State Approving for Veterans' Training.
Student Profile
The campus had a Fall 2010 enrollment of 661 and a Spring 2011 enrollment of 683 students with over 70 faculty members. Approximately 19 percent of students are pursuing associate's degrees, 64 percent bachelor's degrees, and 17 percent master's degrees. The students are young professionals seeking to advance or start new careers.
Location
4401 North Himes Avenue
Suite 175
Tampa, FL 33614-7095
813.393.3800
Toll Free: 800.846.1472