Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $18,238 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,238 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $31,298 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $22,886 | State avg: $16,137. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 57.62% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 59.52% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does South University-Columbia Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$18,238
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$11,560
Sticker price
$31,298
Average net price
$22,886
Average aid coverage
27%
$8,412 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at South University-Columbia pays approximately $22,886 per year after grants and aid. This is above the South Carolina average of $16,137 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is South University-Columbia?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Carolina and national averages.
South University-Columbia net price
$22,886
South Carolina average
$16,137
National average
$17,506
South University-Columbia Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $18,238 and average net price at $22,886. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$18,238
Current net price
$22,886
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
0.00%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$34,421
Undergraduates
445
10-Year Median Earnings - South University-Columbia vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
South University-Columbia graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends South University-Columbia?
Undergraduates
445
Completion rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
57.62%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
59.52%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 57.62% of South University-Columbia students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 59.52% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at South University-Columbia
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use South University-Columbia's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
South University-Columbia lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
South University-Columbia is listed at 9 Science Court, Columbia, SC 29203. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare South University-Columbia with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South University-Columbia | Not available | $18,238 | $22,886 | $34,421 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Not available | Not available | Not available | $88,420 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 98.09% | $37,370 | $21,002 | $72,085 |
| Clemson University | 38.05% | $39,498 | $22,112 | $71,513 |
| Wofford College | 58.59% | $54,100 | $28,984 | $68,964 |
Similar Schools in Columbia
This local cluster focuses on nearby Columbia schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is South University-Columbia's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for South University-Columbia in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is South University-Columbia tuition?
South University-Columbia's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,238.
What is South University-Columbia's average net price?
South University-Columbia's average net price in the local dataset is $22,886.
What does South University-Columbia cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $22,895 for South University-Columbia students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is South University-Columbia's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,421 for South University-Columbia.
Is South University-Columbia accredited?
South University-Columbia's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend South University-Columbia?
The local dataset lists 445 undergraduate students at South University-Columbia.
What percentage of South University-Columbia students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for South University-Columbia in the local dataset is 57.62%.
What is the federal loan rate at South University-Columbia?
The federal loan rate for South University-Columbia in the local dataset is 59.52%.
Where should I verify South University-Columbia data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with South University-Columbia or the latest official federal education data.