Southeastern College-Columbia

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,280

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,068

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.617%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

97.3%

112 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

267

76.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.7%

40 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern College-Columbia 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 $32,068.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern College-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,280

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

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

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southeastern College-Columbia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,068

2024 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southeastern College-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,068. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southeastern College-Columbia grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeastern College-Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,792

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southeastern College-Columbia 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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southeastern College-Columbia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Southeastern College-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.35% with respect to 2023, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeastern College-Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.617%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern College-Columbia was 0.617%, which represents 1 out of the 162 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southeastern College-Columbia had a total enrollment of 267 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-Columbia is 204 students and the part-time enrollment is 63. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at Southeastern College-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.1% Black or African American, 6.74% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 2.25% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Southeastern College-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.8%), followed by White Female (11%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern College-Columbia in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 267 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern College-Columbia is 204 and the part-time enrollment is 63. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at Southeastern College-Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southeastern College-Columbia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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-Columbia was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Southeastern College-Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southeastern College-Columbia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
115 enrolled students
White
18 enrolled students
Two or More Races
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern College-Columbia is 43.1% Black or African American, 6.74% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 2.25% Hispanic or Latino. 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.

Graduates

In 2024, 90 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern College-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern College-Columbia is black or african american (73 degrees awarded). There were 3.32 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southeastern College-Columbia is Medical Assistant (20 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (9 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern College-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (97 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (9 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (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-Columbia are Registered nurses (1,586,724 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,807 people), Other managers (878,890 people), Software developers (782,556 people), and Financial managers (545,746 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Columbia in 2024 are Health (97 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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-Columbia are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Southeastern College-Columbia are Health (97 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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-Columbia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,970,436 people), Computer Systems Design (1,176,070 people), Elementary & secondary schools (781,366 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (557,590 people), and Banking & related activities (517,460 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southeastern College-Columbia.

Most Common (2024)

Medical Assistant
20 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southeastern College-Columbia was Medical Assistant with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southeastern College-Columbia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Columbia, which is 0.0816 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (98).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southeastern College-Columbia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Columbia in Massage Therapy, which is 0.214 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern College-Columbia in Massage Therapy, which is 4.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52% of students graduating from Southeastern College-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
73 degrees awarded
White
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern College-Columbia is black or african american (73 degrees awarded). There were 3.32 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

3.77% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern College-Columbia is black or african american female (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (73 degrees).

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Student Loan Default Rate

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Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

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