South University-Columbia
tuition & fees
$17,895
graduate tuition & fees
$16,611
Student Population
504
online students
315
Number of Programs
17
Financial Aid Amount
$7,398
Graduation Rate
23%
South University-Columbia is a Private, 4 years college located in Columbia, South Carolina. South University-Columbia ranked 433rd in National Universities and 17th in South Carolina Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 504 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of South University-Columbia and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 Science Court, Columbia, SC 29203 |
| Phone | 803-799-9082 |
| WEB | www.southuniversity.edu/columbia#location=Columbia, SC |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.southuniversity.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.southuniversity.edu/admissions/admission-info/applying |
| Financial Aid | www.southuniversity.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.southuniversity.edu/columbia/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.southuniversity.edu/Admissions/Military/military-faqs |
| Disability Service | catalog.southuniversity.edu/student-support#disability-services-583 |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
South University-Columbia has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
South University-Columbia's 2025 tuition & fees is $17,895 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 8.77% compared to the last year's rate ($16,452).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,611. The graduate tuition increased by 0.45% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $17,895 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,611 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 504 students have enrolled at South University-Columbia (2024-2025). Among them, 315 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. South University-Columbia has 450 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 54 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 504 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 450 |
| Graduate Students | 54 |
| Online Enrollment | 315 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
South University-Columbia offers 17 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 17 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by South University-Columbia
| Number of programs | 17 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |