Southeastern College-Columbia

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$22,384
4% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$38,059
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
92.4%
172 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
249
63.5% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
52.3%
45 Graduates

About

Southeastern College-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Southeastern College-Columbia were Massage Therapy (59 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 118 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern College-Columbia. 93.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.78% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (80 degrees), 2.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern College-Columbia is $22,384, which is $8,572 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern College-Columbia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 137 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern College-Columbia is $22,384, which is $8,572 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,059.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern College-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,384
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southeastern College-Columbia was $22,384. The cost of tuition at Southeastern College-Columbia is $8,572 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$38,059
2023 Value
17.7%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southeastern College-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,059. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southeastern College-Columbia grew by 17.7%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,956
Room and Board
$2,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern College-Columbia was of $10,956 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 66.7% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

92%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Southeastern College-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 92% 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 Southeastern College-Columbia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 137 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Southeastern College-Columbia received 172 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 67% annual growth. Out of those 172 applicants, 159 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.4% acceptance rate.

There were 249 students enrolled at Southeastern College-Columbia in 2023.

Southeastern College-Columbia has an overall enrollment yield of 56.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
159
Accepted Out of 172

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Columbia was 92.4% (159 admissions from 172 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 67%, while admissions grew by 59%.

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SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Southeastern College-Columbia in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Southeastern College-Columbia had a total enrollment of 249 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-Columbia is 158 students and the part-time enrollment is 91. This means that 63.5% of students enrolled at Southeastern College-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% Black or African American, 17.3% White, 5.22% Hispanic or Latino, 2.01% Two or More Races, 0.803% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.402% Asian.

Students enrolled at Southeastern College-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.4%), followed by White Female (22.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern College-Columbia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 249 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-Columbia is 158 and the part-time enrollment is 91.

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Retention Rate over Time

89%
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 Southeastern College-Columbia was 89%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    160 enrolled students
  2. White
    43 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-Columbia is 64.3% Black or African American, 17.3% White, 5.22% Hispanic or Latino, 2.01% Two or More Races, 0.803% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.402% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 102 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern College-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern College-Columbia is black or african american (80 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Southeastern College-Columbia is Massage Therapy (59 degrees awarded).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern College-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (118 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (0 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 Southeastern College-Columbia are Registered nurses (1,543,977 people), Accountants & auditors (1,035,199 people), Other managers (851,975 people), Software developers (727,774 people), and Financial managers (532,351 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Columbia in 2023 are Health (118 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (0 degrees), and Business (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 Southeastern College-Columbia are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Columbia are Health (118 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (0 degrees), and Business (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 Southeastern College-Columbia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,826,869 people), Computer Systems Design (1,044,169 people), Elementary & secondary schools (715,058 people), Banking & related activities (537,000 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (520,120 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Columbia are Health (118 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (0 degrees), and Business (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 Southeastern College-Columbia.
Massage Therapy
Most Common (2023)
59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Southeastern College-Columbia was Massage Therapy with 59 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

8
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
110
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Columbia, which is 0.0727 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (110).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Columbia in Massage Therapy, which is 0.157 times less than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Columbia in Massage Therapy, which is 6.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

59%
100% Completion Time
59%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from Southeastern College-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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Hispanic or Latino Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southeastern College-Columbia is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , 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
    80 degrees awarded
  2. White
    31 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern College-Columbia is black or african american (80 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

0.847% of degree recipients (1 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
    73 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    30 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern College-Columbia is black or african american female (73 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (30 degrees).

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Operations

Southeastern College-Columbia employs 22 Instructors. Most academics at Southeastern College-Columbia are Female Instructor (20), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern College-Columbia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 8 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.83M
2023 Salaries
12.6%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Southeastern College-Columbia paid a median of $1.83M in salaries, a 12.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 38.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 18.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.43M
Instructional Salaries
22
Number of Employees

In 2023, Southeastern College-Columbia paid a total of $1.43M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 78% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
22 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
19 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeastern College-Columbia was Instructor with 22 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern College-Columbia were Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

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

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeastern College-Columbia was Female Instructor with 20 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southeastern College-Columbia.

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