South University-Columbia
Private for-profit, 4-year
9 Science Court, Columbia, SC 29203
Quick Facts
445
Total Enrollment
$34,115
Median Earnings (6yr)
$18,238
In-State Tuition
$22,886
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About South University-Columbia
Institution Details
| Type | Private for-profit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
| Branch Campus | Yes |
| Branch Campuses | 9 |
Location
| Address | 9 Science Court |
| City | Columbia, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29203 |
| County | Richland County |
President/Chief Administrator: Virginia McMath (Dean of Academic Affairs and Retention)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 445 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 85% |
| Male | 15% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 16.4% |
| Black | 70.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 76.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 34.6% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$18,238
In-State Tuition
$18,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,298
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,886
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 58% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 60% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 58% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,123 |
| Median Total Debt | $13,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 25% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $22,895 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $22,854 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$34,115
6 Years After
$32,897
8 Years After
$34,421
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $17,590 | 75th percentile: $54,613
Earnings by Family Income Background
$29,260
Low Income
$46,885
Middle Income
$67,468
High Income
Student Outcomes
10%
Full-Time Retention
25%
Part-Time Retention
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,559
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,376
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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