South University-Columbia

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,920

2021 Average Net Price

$19,249

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

625

62.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

2 Graduates

About

South University-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at South University-Columbia were Mental Health Counseling (25 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (16 degrees).

In 2021, 229 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South University-Columbia. 78.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (153 degrees), 2.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South University-Columbia is $16,920, which is $−6,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South University-Columbia is $16,920, which is $−6,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,249.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending South University-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South University-Columbia was $16,920. The cost of tuition at South University-Columbia is $−6,264 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South University-Columbia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,249

2021 Value

7.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South University-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,249. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South University-Columbia grew by 7.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of South University-Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South University-Columbia was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at South University-Columbia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at South University-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.49% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South University-Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

3.12%

2019 Default Rate

310

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South University-Columbia was 3.12%, which represents 310 out of the 9951 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.

Enrollment

South University-Columbia had a total enrollment of 625 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South University-Columbia is 388 students and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at South University-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South University-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68% Black or African American, 19.8% White, 5.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.56% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.32% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.32% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South University-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.1%), followed by White Female (18%) and Black or African American Male (9.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.1%) and White Female (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South University-Columbia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 625 students. The full-time enrollment at South University-Columbia is 388 and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at South University-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South University-Columbia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2021 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 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), South University-Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South University-Columbia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
425 enrolled students
White
124 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
32 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South University-Columbia is 68% Black or African American, 19.8% White, 5.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.56% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.32% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.32% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 11 students (1.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 129 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 (153 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (58 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at South University-Columbia is Mental Health Counseling (25 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (16 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (158 degrees awarded), Protective Services (15 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (5 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 (1,424,905 people), Accountants & auditors (1,046,522 people), Other managers (745,501 people), Financial managers (476,230 people), and Chief executives & legislators (376,518 people).

The most specialized majors at South University-Columbia in 2021 are Health (158 degrees awarded), Protective Services (15 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Legal (3 degrees), and Business (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at South University-Columbia are Health (158 degrees awarded), Protective Services (15 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Legal (3 degrees), and Business (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,802,103 people), Elementary & secondary schools (758,136 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (513,904 people), Banking & related activities (490,989 people), and Computer Systems Design (488,816 people).

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 (2021)

Mental Health Counseling
25 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degree-majors awarded
Family Practice Nurse
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at South University-Columbia was Mental Health Counseling with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at South University-Columbia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

179

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Columbia, which is 0.279 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (179).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South University-Columbia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Columbia in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 0.769 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at South University-Columbia in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from South University-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South University-Columbia is Female and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
153 degrees awarded
White
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South University-Columbia is black or african american (153 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (58 degrees).

0.873% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
116 degrees awarded
White Female
49 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South University-Columbia is black or african american female (116 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (49 degrees).

Operations

South University-Columbia employs 7 Assistant professors, 3 Instructors. Most academics at South University-Columbia are Female Assistant professor (5), Female Instructor (2), and Male Assistant professor (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 17 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.71M

2021 Salaries

12.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South University-Columbia paid a median of $6.71M in salaries, a 12.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$749k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South University-Columbia paid a total of $749k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South University-Columbia were Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South University-Columbia were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South University-Columbia was Female Assistant professor with 5 employees, Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 2 employees.

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