South University-Columbia Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $17,895
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at South University-Columbia:
- Total Enrollment: 504, including 315 online students
- 450 Undergraduate, 54 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 22% men, 78% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 23%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 3%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 57%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 17 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 12 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
South University-Columbia Overview
South University-Columbia is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Columbia, SC. 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 University-Columbia's tuition & fees is $17,895 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,398.
The school has a total enrollment of 504 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
South University-Columbia ranked 17th in South Carolina Colleges rankings.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of South University-Columbia is $17,895. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,611.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $19,465 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,686.
| Undergraduate | $17,895 |
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| Graduate | $16,611 |
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| Undergraduate | $19,465 |
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| Graduate | $16,686 |
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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 University-Columbia offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at South University-Columbia
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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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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