School Overview
South University is a private non-profit university owned and operated by the Dream Center Education Holdings (DCEH) based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. South University has a large online division that offers various distance learning options as well as multiple locations across the United States, including campuses in Columbia, South Carolina.
South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.
To see more specifics about South University, Columbia, South Carolina program information, see here.
South University, Columbia Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (803) 799-9082 |
| Website: | www.southuniversity.edu/columbia#location=Columbia,%20SC |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.southuniversity.edu/admissions/admission-info/applying |
| Address: | 9 Science Court, Columbia, SC 29203 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 983 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 7% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 514 (52% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $17,014 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,014 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 78% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,369 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
South University, Columbia Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at South University, Columbia.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at South University, Columbia and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,014 |
| Out-of-state | $17,014 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $16,839 |
| Out-of-state | $16,839 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 7 | 78% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7 | 78% | $6,369 |
| Student loan aid | 6 | 67% | $8,833 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 665 | 83% | $6,112 |
| Federal student loans | 531 | 66% | $9,940 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for South University, Columbia. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled South University, Columbia students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
South University, Columbia Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 983 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 675 |
| Graduate enrollment | 308 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
South University, Columbia Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
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