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SU

South University-Columbia

Columbia, SCPrivate For-ProfitSuburb Setting
Add to list:
N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$27,693
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
450
Students
Small campus body
$34,115
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

South University-Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in the suburb setting of Columbia, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 450 students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
450 (Small)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences82% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,390
Earnings 5yr: $47,545
Debt: $57,500
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$27,693
In-State Tuition$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition$18,145
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

58%
Pell Grants
65%
Take Loans
25%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$34,115
+1% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$34,421

Completion Signals

23%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
57%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

21%
Men
79%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 21% men and 79% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
47%
Part-Time Share
26%
Avg Family Income
$29,131
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