South University-Columbia

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,732
2.82% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$22,112
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
509
68.6% Full-Time

About

South University-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at South University-Columbia were Registered Nursing (37 degrees awarded), General Public Health (9 degrees), and General Psychology (6 degrees).

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Columbia. 84.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (92 degrees), 2.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Columbia is $15,732, which is $−8,843 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Columbia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 7,689 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Columbia is $15,732, which is $8,843 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,112.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending South University-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,732
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South University-Columbia was $15,732. The cost of tuition at South University-Columbia is $−8,843 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$22,112
2023 Value
5.48%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 South University-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,112. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South University-Columbia grew by 5.48%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,141
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Columbia was of $8,141 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.48% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

95%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at South University-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 10.5% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Columbia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 7689 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

South University-Columbia had a total enrollment of 509 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South University-Columbia is 349 students and the part-time enrollment is 160. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at South University-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% Black or African American, 15.3% White, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 0.589% Asian, 0.393% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South University-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.4%), followed by White Female (16.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.6%) and White Female (9.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Columbia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 509 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Columbia is 349 and the part-time enrollment is 160. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at South University-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

10%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South University-Columbia was 10%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), South University-Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    359 enrolled students
  2. White
    78 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    21 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Columbia is 70.5% Black or African American, 15.3% White, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 0.589% Asian, 0.393% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19 students (3.73%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 99 more women than men received degrees from South University-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South University-Columbia is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South University-Columbia is Registered Nursing (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Public Health (9 degrees) and General Psychology (6 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South University-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (120 degrees awarded), Psychology (6 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Columbia are Registered nurses (1,606,262 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,961 people), Other managers (987,655 people), Software developers (755,115 people), and Financial managers (565,608 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Columbia in 2023 are Health (120 degrees awarded), Psychology (6 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), Business (14 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Columbia are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at South University-Columbia are Health (120 degrees awarded), Psychology (6 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), Business (14 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South University-Columbia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,726,238 people), Elementary & secondary schools (676,193 people), Outpatient care centers (443,731 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (426,816 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (344,782 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Columbia are Health (120 degrees awarded), Psychology (6 degrees), Protective Services (3 degrees), Business (14 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South University-Columbia.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Registered Nursing
    37 degrees awarded
  2. General Public Health
    9 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South University-Columbia was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

22
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
121
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Columbia, which is 0.182 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (121).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Columbia in Mental Health Counseling, which is 0.333 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Columbia in Registered Nursing, which is 11.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

4%
100% Completion Time
8%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 4% of students graduating from South University-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 8% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 8% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Male
Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South University-Columbia is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    92 degrees awarded
  2. White
    36 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Columbia is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (36 degrees).

2.1% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    81 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    28 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Columbia is black or african american female (81 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (28 degrees).

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Operations

South University-Columbia employs 6 Assistant professors, 5 Instructors and 1 Professors. Most academics at South University-Columbia are Female Assistant professor (5), Female Instructor (3), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Columbia are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.44M
2023 Salaries
16.9%
decline from 2022

In 2023, South University-Columbia paid a median of $4.44M in salaries, a 16.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$945k
Instructional Salaries
12
Number of Employees

In 2023, South University-Columbia paid a total of $945k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
6 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Columbia were Assistant professor with 6 employees, Instructor with 5 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Columbia were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Female Instructor
  3. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Columbia was Female Assistant professor with 5 employees, Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South University-Columbia.

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