South Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $18,535
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at South:
- Total Enrollment: 11,557, including 6,092 online students
- 8,782 Undergraduate, 2,775 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 15.2% men, 84.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 21%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 52%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 126 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 97 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 37 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
South Overview
South College (South) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Knoxville, TN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The South's tuition & fees is $18,535 for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,803.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,557 and the students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
South ranked 32nd in Tennessee Colleges rankings. South College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
South has 5 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of South College is $18,535. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,849.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $19,155 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $29,462.
| Undergraduate | $18,535 |
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| Graduate | $28,849 |
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| Undergraduate | $19,155 |
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| Graduate | $29,462 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
South College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at South
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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South College Directory Information
South Campuses and Colleges
South College has 5 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees |
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| South College-Asheville | Asheville, NC | $18,535 |
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| South College-Nashville | Nashville, TN | $18,535 |
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| South College-Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $18,535 |
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| South College - Indianapolis | Inidianapolis, IN | $18,535 |
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| South College - Orlando | Orlando, FL | $18,535 |
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