Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school58%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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South University-Columbia
Columbia, SC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$18,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,238
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,925
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$31,238
Net price (after aid)$22,886
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$22,895
$30k – $48k$22,854
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$34,421
Median debt at graduation$26,123
Est. monthly loan payment$277
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants58%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans60%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
0%
Freshman Retention
10%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$18.2k
Net price
$22.9k
Pell
58%
above avg
Median debt
$26.1k
Earnings (10y)
$34.4k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Social SciencesEducationBusinessLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsComputer ScienceNatural SciencesEngineeringHealth Sciences
Programs (22)
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociologyInternational Relations
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Business
AccountingMarketingFinance
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Visual & Performing Arts
Graphic DesignTheater
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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About South University-Columbia
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- Where is South University-Columbia located?
- South University-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is South University-Columbia?
- South University-Columbia is a private university based in SC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at South University-Columbia?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at South University-Columbia is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at South University-Columbia?
- South University-Columbia's published in-state tuition is approximately $18,238 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend South University-Columbia?
- South University-Columbia reports total enrollment of approximately 445 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about South University-Columbia?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with South University-Columbia.
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