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
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    97.3%
    112 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    267
    76.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    66.7%
    40 Graduates

    About

    Southeastern College-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southeastern College-Columbia were Medical Assistant (20 degrees awarded) and General Cosmetology (9 degrees).

    In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern College-Columbia. 92.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.55% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (73 degrees), 3.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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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-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.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    Southeastern College-Columbia received 112 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.9% annual growth. Out of those 112 applicants, 109 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.3% acceptance rate.

    There were 267 students enrolled at Southeastern College-Columbia in 2024.

    Southeastern College-Columbia has an overall enrollment yield of 57.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    97.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    109
    Accepted Out of 112

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Columbia was 97.3% (109 admissions from 112 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 34.9%, while admissions declined by 31.4%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      115 enrolled students
    2. White
      18 enrolled students
    3. 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.

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    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).

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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-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).

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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-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).

    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).

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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-Columbia.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      20 degrees awarded
    2. 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.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    8
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    98
    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      73 degrees awarded
    2. White
      22 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      82 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      73 degrees awarded
    3. 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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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern College-Columbia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 8 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.13M
    Instructional Salaries
    18
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southeastern College-Columbia paid a total of $1.13M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.2% 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-Columbia were Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

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