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 | $17,935 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,935 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $30,181 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $17,182 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 49.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 61.70% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does South College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,935
Books and supplies
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$10,846
Sticker price
$30,181
Average net price
$17,182
Average aid coverage
43%
$12,999 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at South College pays approximately $17,182 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is South College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
South College net price
$17,182
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
South College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,935 and average net price at $17,182. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,935
Current net price
$17,182
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)
36.70%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$36,642
Undergraduates
6,323
10-Year Median Earnings - South College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
South College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends South College?
Undergraduates
6,323
Completion rate
36.70%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
49.76%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
61.70%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 49.76% of South College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 61.70% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at South College
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 College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
South College 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 College is listed at 3904 Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN 37909-0000. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare South College 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 College | Not available | $17,935 | $17,182 | $36,642 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is South College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for South College 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 College tuition?
South College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,935.
What is South College's average net price?
South College's average net price in the local dataset is $17,182.
What does South College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $16,059 for South College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is South College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,642 for South College.
Is South College accredited?
South College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend South College?
The local dataset lists 6,323 undergraduate students at South College.
What percentage of South College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for South College in the local dataset is 49.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at South College?
The federal loan rate for South College in the local dataset is 61.70%.
Where should I verify South College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with South College or the latest official federal education data.