Southeastern College-Charleston

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $23,280
    4% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,896
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    98.1%
    104 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    226
    67.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    67.2%
    41 Graduates

    About

    Southeastern College-Charleston is a higher education institution located in Charleston County, SC. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southeastern College-Charleston were Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), Massage Therapy (30 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 110 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern College-Charleston. 87.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (47 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern College-Charleston is $23,280, which is $8,383 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern College-Charleston is $23,280, which is $8,383 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,896.

    In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern College-Charleston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $23,280
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern College-Charleston was $23,280. The cost of tuition at Southeastern College-Charleston is $8,383 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,896
    2024 Value
    16.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southeastern College-Charleston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,896. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southeastern College-Charleston grew by 16.1%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,792
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern College-Charleston was of $8,792 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 19.8% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    94%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    83%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    94% of undergraduate students at Southeastern College-Charleston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.05% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Southeastern College-Charleston received 104 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.1% annual growth. Out of those 104 applicants, 102 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.1% acceptance rate.

    There were 226 students enrolled at Southeastern College-Charleston in 2024.

    Southeastern College-Charleston has an overall enrollment yield of 63.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    98.1%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    102
    Accepted Out of 104

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Charleston was 98.1% (102 admissions from 104 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 11.1%, while admissions declined by 6.42%.

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    Enrollment

    Southeastern College-Charleston had a total enrollment of 226 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-Charleston is 153 students and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Southeastern College-Charleston are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-Charleston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.2% Black or African American, 27.4% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 0.442% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Southeastern College-Charleston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.4%), followed by White Female (24.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    67.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southeastern College-Charleston in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 226 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-Charleston is 153 and the part-time enrollment is 73. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Southeastern College-Charleston are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southeastern College-Charleston was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Southeastern College-Charleston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      118 enrolled students
    2. White
      62 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      24 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-Charleston is 52.2% Black or African American, 27.4% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 0.442% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 82 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern College-Charleston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern College-Charleston is white (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southeastern College-Charleston is Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), followed by Massage Therapy (30 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern College-Charleston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (110 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Charleston are Registered nurses (1,586,593 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,473 people), Other managers (877,656 people), Software developers (782,000 people), and Financial managers (545,606 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Charleston in 2024 are Health (110 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Charleston are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Charleston are Health (110 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Charleston are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,969,353 people), Computer Systems Design (1,175,091 people), Elementary & secondary schools (779,075 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (556,562 people), and Banking & related activities (517,097 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Charleston are Health (110 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern College-Charleston.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      31 degrees awarded
    2. Massage Therapy
      30 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southeastern College-Charleston was Medical Assistant with 31 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    14
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    96
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Charleston, which is 0.146 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (96).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Charleston in Massage Therapy, which is 0.364 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Charleston in Medical Assistant, which is 14.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    70%
    100% Completion Time
    70%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 70% of students graduating from Southeastern College-Charleston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      47 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      42 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern College-Charleston is white (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

    1.82% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      98 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      87 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      87 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern College-Charleston is white female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (87 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern College-Charleston are: Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.16M
    Instructional Salaries
    15
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southeastern College-Charleston paid a total of $1.16M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 52.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern College-Charleston were Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

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