South University-Columbia
South University-Columbia is one of the twelve private, for-profit 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in a suburb, in Columbia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,132 students attend the school. Every year 11% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.South University-Columbia's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,920, and fees were $94. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,920 and $94 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students1,132 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate9% |
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Nursing schools located within 227 miles radius of South University-Columbia
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Bob Jones University
96 miles away |
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Brown Mackie College-Greenville
97 miles away |
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South College-Asheville
134 miles away |
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South University-Savannah
145 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-High Point
146 miles away |
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Argosy University-Atlanta
194 miles away |
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Bauder College
198 miles away |
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South College
213 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Salem
225 miles away |
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American National University
227 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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ECPI University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Midlands Technical College
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
offers 7 nursing programs |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $559/credit | |
| In State Students | $559/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $559/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $813/credit | |
| In State Students | $813/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $813/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $25,155 | $25,155 | $25,155 |
| ADN | 70 | $39,130 | $39,130 | $39,130 |
| BSN | 125 | $69,875 | $69,875 | $69,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $40,650 | $40,650 | $40,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of South University-Columbia's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 85% | $5,113 |
| Other Federal Grant | 38% | $900 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $5,427 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $3,671 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $6,791 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$20,367
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,647 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$22,082 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$25,442 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
806
Undergrads
326
Graduates
893
Women
239
Men
61%
Full-time
39%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
65% |
|
White |
25% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
