Southeastern Institute-Columbia

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,520

2021 Average Net Price

$31,121

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.68%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

162 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

185

64.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

100%

13 Graduates

About

Southeastern Institute-Columbia is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southeastern Institute-Columbia were Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (17 degrees).

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeastern Institute-Columbia. 85.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (70 degrees), 3.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is $19,520, which is $7,535 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is $19,520, which is $7,535 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,121.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Southeastern Institute-Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,520

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Institute-Columbia was $19,520. The cost of tuition at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is $7,535 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$31,121

2021 Value

0.689%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southeastern Institute-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,121. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southeastern Institute-Columbia grew by 0.689%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southeastern Institute-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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Southeastern Institute-Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16.9% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeastern Institute-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.

3.68%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southeastern Institute-Columbia was 3.68%, which represents 5 out of the 136 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.

Admissions

Southeastern Institute-Columbia received 162 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.47% annual growth. Out of those 162 applicants, 162 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 185 students enrolled at Southeastern Institute-Columbia in 2021.

Southeastern Institute-Columbia has an overall enrollment yield of 53.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

162

Accepted Out of 162

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southeastern Institute-Columbia was 100% (162 admissions from 162 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.47%, while admissions declined by −8.47%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southeastern Institute-Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Southeastern Institute-Columbia had a total enrollment of 185 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is 119 students and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 64.3% of students enrolled at Southeastern Institute-Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Institute-Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% Black or African American, 20% White, 2.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.541% Asian, and 0.541% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Southeastern Institute-Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64.7%), followed by White Female (19.3%) and Black or African American Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeastern Institute-Columbia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 185 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is 119 and the part-time enrollment is 66.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 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 Institute-Columbia was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Southeastern Institute-Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
138 enrolled students
White
37 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is 74.6% Black or African American, 20% White, 2.16% Hispanic or Latino, 0.541% Asian, and 0.541% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 69 more women than men received degrees from Southeastern Institute-Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is black or african american (70 degrees awarded). There were 3.18 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 Institute-Columbia is Medical Assistant (31 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (17 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeastern Institute-Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (97 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 Institute-Columbia are Registered nurses (1,413,226 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,571 people), Other managers (770,398 people), Software developers (596,551 people), and Financial managers (478,907 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Institute-Columbia in 2021 are Health (97 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Institute-Columbia are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southeastern Institute-Columbia are Health (97 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Institute-Columbia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,775,303 people), Computer Systems Design (974,287 people), Elementary & secondary schools (684,977 people), Banking & related activities (527,908 people), and Insurance carriers (497,831 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
31 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southeastern Institute-Columbia was Medical Assistant with 31 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Institute-Columbia, which is 0.169 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Institute-Columbia in Massage Therapy, which is 0.273 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Southeastern Institute-Columbia in Medical Assistant, which is 8.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 70% of students graduating from Southeastern Institute-Columbia 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%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
70 degrees awarded
White
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is black or african american (70 degrees awarded). There were 3.18 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
62 degrees awarded
White Female
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeastern Institute-Columbia is black or african american female (62 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (16 degrees).

Operations

Southeastern Institute-Columbia employs 14 Instructors. Most academics at Southeastern Institute-Columbia are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Institute-Columbia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.17M

2021 Salaries

18.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southeastern Institute-Columbia paid a median of $1.17M in salaries, a 18.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$691k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southeastern Institute-Columbia paid a total of $691k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 58.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeastern Institute-Columbia was Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeastern Institute-Columbia were Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southeastern Institute-Columbia was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southeastern Institute-Columbia.