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South University-Columbia Healthcare Programs

South University-Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Columbia, SC. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

South University-Columbia Rankings

South University-Columbia has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
College Major Best Value	#26 of 30	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#27 of 30	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#48 of 78	State — South Carolina
College Best Colleges For Money	#68 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#430 of 498	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#435 of 506	Region — Southeast
College Major Best Value	#439 of 524	Region — Southeast
College Major Best Value	#441 of 529	Region — Southeast

Where Is South University-Columbia?

Get in touch with South University-Columbia are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	9 Science Court, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone:	8037999082
Website:	www.southuniversity.edu/columbia#location=Columbia, SC
Admissions:	www.southuniversity.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.southuniversity.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into South University-Columbia?

You can apply to South University-Columbia online at: www.southuniversity.edu/admissions/admission-info/applying

How Hard Is It To Get Into South University-Columbia?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford South University-Columbia?

The average net price after aid at South University-Columbia is $22,886. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$17,100
In-State Fees	$795
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,100
Out-of-State Fees	$795
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,895
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,895

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 4% of students at South University-Columbia receive some form of financial aid (19 students).

Approximately 91% of students at South University-Columbia receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,398 per student.

58% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,774.

Student Loan Debt

65% of South University-Columbia undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,921 per year.

South University-Columbia Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 142 students enrolled at South University-Columbia. South University-Columbia is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 445 undergraduate students at South University-Columbia, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of South University-Columbia undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	297
Hispanic	9
White	57
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	4

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at South University-Columbia are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	22

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

South University-Columbia Graduate Student Diversity

64 of South University-Columbia’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at South University-Columbia, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of South University-Columbia graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	45
Hispanic	3
White	2
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	1

Online Learning at South University-Columbia

South University-Columbia delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

26 undergraduate students at South University-Columbia took at least one online class — of those, 300 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 5 students took at least one online class and 15 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at South University-Columbia

These healthcare programs are offered at South University-Columbia, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	46	—	—	46
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	18	—	18
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	—	—	16
Health and Medical Administrative Services	8	5	—	13
Public Health	5	—	—	5

Academic Programs at South University-Columbia

South University-Columbia offers 7 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

South University-Columbia maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.