South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About South University-Columbia

South University-Columbia is a small, private for-profit institution in Columbia, SC, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 450 students. 23% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,421.

Open

Acceptance

$27,693

Net price

450

Enrollment

23%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,693

Average net price

$18,145

In-state tuition

$18,145

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$540

Books & supplies

$35,322

Total cost of attendance

58%

Students receiving Pell grants

65%

Students with federal loans

$26,123

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$26,588

$30–48K

$30,474

$48–75K

$32,022

$75–110K

$29,386

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing79.0%

Business11.6%

Computer Science4.2%

Psychology4.2%

Criminal Justice1.1%

After Graduation

$34,421

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,115

Median earnings (6 yrs)

23%

Graduation rate

57%

Retention rate

57%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,410

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

450

Total enrollment

26%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

79% women

21% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

67%

White

13%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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