Strayer University-South Carolina

www.strayer.edu/south-carolina/greenville

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$13,725
3.04% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$22,134
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0.00446%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
2,061
8.3% Full-Time

About

Strayer University-South Carolina is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Strayer University-South Carolina were General Business (144 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (30 degrees), and Information Technology (14 degrees).

In 2023, 409 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-South Carolina. 77% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (293 degrees), 3.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $13,725, which is $−1,439 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-South Carolina was 0.00446%, corresponding to 1 out of the 22,446 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $13,725, which is $1,439 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,134.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Strayer University-South Carolina received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,725
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina was $13,725. The cost of tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $−1,439 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$22,134
2023 Value
19.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Strayer University-South Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,134. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Strayer University-South Carolina grew by 19.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,613
Room and Board
$675
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-South Carolina was of $8,613 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $675. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 50% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

85%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-South Carolina received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0.00446%
2020 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-South Carolina was 0.00446%, which represents 1 out of the 22446 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

Strayer University-South Carolina had a total enrollment of 2,061 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina is 171 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,890. This means that 8.3% of students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-South Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.7% Black or African American, 24.5% White, 3.2% Two or More Races, 2.96% Hispanic or Latino, 0.582% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.243% Asian, and 0.0485% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (32.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.8%) and White Female (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (68.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.4%) and White Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

8.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,061 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina is 171 and the part-time enrollment is 1,890. This means that 8.3% of students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

17%
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 Strayer University-South Carolina was 17%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Strayer University-South Carolina 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
    1,374 enrolled students
  2. White
    505 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    66 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-South Carolina is 66.7% Black or African American, 24.5% White, 3.2% Two or More Races, 2.96% Hispanic or Latino, 0.582% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.243% Asian, and 0.0485% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 36 students (1.75%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 221 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-South Carolina. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american (293 degrees awarded). There were 3.41 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-South Carolina is General Business (144 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (30 degrees) and Information Technology (14 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Strayer University-South Carolina, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (326 degrees awarded), Protective Services (30 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 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 Strayer University-South Carolina are Registered nurses (1,563,881 people), Accountants & auditors (1,050,627 people), Other managers (923,318 people), Software developers (737,940 people), and Financial managers (548,069 people).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina in 2023 are Business (326 degrees awarded), Protective Services (30 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), and Health (18 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 Strayer University-South Carolina are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Business (326 degrees awarded), Protective Services (30 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), and Health (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Business (326 degrees awarded), Protective Services (30 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), and Health (18 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 Strayer University-South Carolina.
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Business
    144 degrees awarded
  2. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
    30 degrees awarded
  3. Information Technology
    14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Strayer University-South Carolina was General Business with 144 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

94
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
315
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina, which is 0.298 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (315).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina in General Business, which is 0.265 times less than the 189 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina in General Business, which is 3.78 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

N/A%
100% Completion Time
N/A%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from Strayer University-South Carolina completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% 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 Strayer University-South Carolina is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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
    293 degrees awarded
  2. White
    86 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american (293 degrees awarded). There were 3.41 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (86 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (8 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
    240 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    54 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american female (240 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (54 degrees).

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Operations

Strayer University-South Carolina employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Strayer University-South Carolina are Female No academic rank (1), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, Sales and related, with 11 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.17M
2020 Salaries
11.6%
growth from 2019

In 2020, Strayer University-South Carolina paid a median of $7.17M in salaries, a 11.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.03% decline between 2018 and 2019, and a 74% growth between 2017 and 2018.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$62.5k
Instructional Salaries
1
Number of Employees

In 2019, Strayer University-South Carolina paid a total of $62.5k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 0.973% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
1 Employees
Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
17 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, Sales and related with 11 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)
  1. Female No academic rank
  2. Male No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina was Female No academic rank with 1 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

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

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