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South College

Knoxville, TN · Private for-profit · Associate's degrees · City

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About South College

South College is a private for-profit institution with its main campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. The college offers approximately 100 programs, from certificate programs to degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels. It was founded as Knoxville Business College in 1882, acquired by Stephen A. South in 1989, and renamed South College in 2001.

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Open

Acceptance

$17,858

Net price

8,745

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,858

Average net price

$18,535

In-state tuition

$18,535

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$30,954

Total cost of attendance

49%

Students receiving Pell grants

62%

Students with federal loans

$18,668

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,820
$30–48K
$17,983
$48–75K
$18,964
$75–110K
$22,710
$110K+
$23,053

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$36,642

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,570

Median earnings (6 yrs)

42%

Graduation rate

52%

Retention rate

61%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,599

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

8,745

Total enrollment

20%

Part-time

27

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

90% women
10% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
43%
White
41%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%

South College FAQ

Is South College a public or private school?

South College is a private for-profit institution located in Knoxville, TN.

What is the acceptance rate at South College?

South College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does South College cost?

The average annual net price at South College is $17,858 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $18,535.

What is the graduation rate at South College?

About 42% of students at South College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do South College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, South College students earn a median of $36,642 per year.

How many students attend South College?

South College enrolls about 8,745 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Steve Anderson · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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