South University-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina · Private for-profit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$27,693
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
23.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
450
In-state tuition
$18,145
Out-of-state tuition
$18,145
Cost of attendance
$35,322
Median earnings (10y)
$34,421
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 57.1%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
5 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (82% of credentials).
- STEM2%
- Health82%
- Business9%
- Social sciences4%
- Trades & services3%
- Health professions81.5%~367 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business8.7%~39 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology4.3%~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.2%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
18 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 50 | $39,095 | $30,694 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 48 | $65,499 | $41,815 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 43 | $38,224 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 24 | $29,498 | $56,262 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 22 | $90,832 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 20 | $43,629 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 16 | $37,748 | $55,162 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 14 | $46,002 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | $26,893 | $54,702 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | $33,436 | $55,123 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 8 | $39,115 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | $33,600 | $48,729 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 4 | $41,016 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 3 | $33,655 | $55,652 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 3 | $90,641 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 1 | $39,831 | $52,173 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 1 | $31,369 | $57,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About South University-Columbia
South University-Columbia is a small institution located in Columbia, South Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 450 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at South University-Columbia — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,693 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $18,145 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $35,322 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 23.3%, a below-average completion outcome. 57.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $34,421 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
South University-Columbia confers degrees and certificates across 5 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (82% of credentials), business (9% of credentials), social sciences (4% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Columbia, South Carolina (suburb), South University-Columbia draws students from across South Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about South University-Columbia
Q.How much does South University-Columbia cost?
The average net price at South University-Columbia is $27,693 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $35,322.
Q.What is the graduation rate at South University-Columbia?
South University-Columbia has a 6-year graduation rate of 23.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do South University-Columbia graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median South University-Columbia graduate earns $34,421 per year.
Q.What is tuition at South University-Columbia?
Published tuition is $18,145 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is South University-Columbia located?
South University-Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina (ZIP 29203).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with South University-Columbia at their official website.