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South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC·Private (for-profit)·~100% acceptance

South University-Columbia is a private (for-profit) university based in Columbia, SC. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 100% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $27,693 per year. About 13% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $34,421 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$27,693/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $35,322
Aid cuts ~$7,629/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.2–3.7
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
13%
graduation rate
57%
freshman retention
$34,115
median earnings, 6yr
$34,421
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is South University-Columbia's acceptance rate?
South University-Columbia admits about 100% of applicants.
How much does South University-Columbia cost?
At South University-Columbia, the average net price after aid is about $27,693 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $35,322 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What are South University-Columbia's application deadlines?
South University-Columbia's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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