South College

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

C-

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About South College

South College is a mid-sized, private for-profit institution in Knoxville, TN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 8,745 students. 42% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,642.

Open

Acceptance

$17,858

Net price

8,745

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

Report Card

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.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing90.5%

Business2.9%

Engineering Tech1.5%

Computer Science1.4%

Psychology1.4%

Criminal Justice1.3%

Education0.6%

Legal / Pre-Law0.3%

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

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

90% women

10% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

43%

White

41%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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