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South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC·Private for-profit·450 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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Accept
450
Students
N/A
Net Price
23%
Grad Rate
$40,200
Earnings
10 yr
$26,123
Debt

About This School

South University-Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina with approximately 450 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $18,145 per year. The graduation rate is 23%, and the typical graduate earns $40,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions82%
Business & Marketing9%
Psychology4%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,145
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants58%
Median debt at graduation$26,123

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
23%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
57%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$26,123
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$26,123
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.5x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White13%
Black67%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (450 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

South University-Columbia

9 Science Court

Columbia, SC 29203

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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.

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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