South University-Columbia Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition$18,145
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

South University-Columbia vs. State and National Averages

South University-ColumbiaSC AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$18,145$16,649$18,082
vs. average—+9%+0%

Other colleges in Columbia

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Columbia International UniversityPrivate nonprofit716$27,900
Southeastern College-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit267$25,080
Columbia CollegePrivate nonprofit1,343$22,214
ECPI University-ColumbiaPrivate for-profit—$18,484
Benedict CollegePrivate nonprofit1,536$17,440

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at South University-Columbia

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$34,421
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)23%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$26,123
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants58%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over76%
First-generation students47%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at South University-Columbia?

In-state tuition at South University-Columbia is $18,145 and out-of-state tuition is $18,145, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at South University-Columbia?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for South University-Columbia. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for South University-Columbia?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for South University-Columbia. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is South University-Columbia?

South University-Columbia enrolls about 450 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Is South University-Columbia expensive?

In-state tuition at South University-Columbia is $18,145, which is 9% above the SC average of $16,649.

How much do graduates of South University-Columbia earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at South University-Columbia are $34,421 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at South University-Columbia take on?

The median debt among South University-Columbia graduates who borrowed is $26,123, according to College Scorecard.