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South College

Knoxville, TN·Private for-profit·6,323 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students considering a private for-profit institution in Tennessee. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private for-profit school with 6,323 students.

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6,323
Students
$17,182
Net Price
37%
Grad Rate
$29,600
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

South College is a private for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee with approximately 6,323 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,182 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $29,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

South College is a private for-profit institution with its main campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. The college offers approximately 100 programs, from certificate programs to degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: with only 37% of students graduating and median earnings of $29,600 a decade after enrollment, too many students are taking on debt without finishing or seeing a strong financial return. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $9,500, and the wide range of programs — from certificates to doctoral degrees — gives career-focused students real flexibility. Worth considering if you have a specific vocational or healthcare-related program in mind, but look carefully at completion rates for your particular program before committing.

Founded
1882
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions89%
Business & Marketing5%
Computer Science2%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$17,935
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,935
Avg Net Price
$17,182
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants50%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
37%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
62%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White45%
Black38%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,323 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

South College

3904 Lonas Road

Knoxville, TN 37909-0000

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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