Strayer University-South Carolina

Add Comparison

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,662

2.69% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$15,786

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

10.4%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

2,313

12.4% Full-Time

About

Strayer University-South Carolina is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Strayer University-South Carolina were General Business (73 degrees awarded), Accounting & Business Management (17 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (12 degrees).

In 2017, 339 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-South Carolina. 70.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.8% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (236 degrees), 3.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (66 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $13,662, which is $-338 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $13,662, which is $-338 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,786.

In 2017, 70% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 79% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$13,662

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina was $13,662. The cost of tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $-338 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Strayer University-South Carolina (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,786

2017 Value

38.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Strayer University-South Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,786. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Strayer University-South Carolina grew by 38.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Strayer University-South Carolina (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

$10,917

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-South Carolina was of $10,917 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Strayer University-South Carolina (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-South Carolina received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.41% with respect to 2016, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Strayer University-South Carolina (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.

10.4%

2016 Default Rate

2148

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-South Carolina was 10.4%, which represents 2148 out of the 20612 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

Strayer University-South Carolina has a total enrollment of 2,313 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina is 286 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,027. This means that 12.4% of students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-South Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.1% Black or African American, 16.9% White, 2.94% Two or More Races, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 0.692% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.259% Asian, and 0.0432% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (40.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.5%) and White Male (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (45.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.9%) and White Male (8.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,313 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina is 286 and the part-time enrollment is 2,027. This means that 12.4% of students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Strayer University-South Carolina (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2017 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 Strayer University-South Carolina was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), Strayer University-South Carolina had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Strayer University-South Carolina (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
1,714
White
391
Two or More Races
68

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-South Carolina is 74.1% Black or African American, 16.9% White, 2.94% Two or More Races, 2.46% Hispanic or Latino, 0.692% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.259% Asian, and 0.0432% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (2.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 137 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-South Carolina. The majority of degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina are black or african american (236 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (66 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-South Carolina is General Business (73 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting & Business Management (17 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (12 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Strayer University-South Carolina, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (266 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,043,433 people), Accountants & auditors (1,134,471 people), Other managers (767,614 people), Software developers (518,488 people), and Financial managers (454,343 people).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Business (266 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Protective Services (13 degrees), and Education (10 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Elementary & secondary schools (3,157,645 people), Computer Systems Design (885,340 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (579,910 people), Banking & related activities (574,514 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (510,219 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Strayer University-South Carolina.

Most Common

General Business
73 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting & Business Management
17 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
12 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Strayer University-South Carolina was General Business with 73 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Strayer University-South Carolina according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina, which is 0.424 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (238).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Strayer University-South Carolina by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina in General Business, which is 0.418 times less than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 79 degrees were awarded to women at Strayer University-South Carolina in General Business, which is 2.39 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Strayer University-South Carolina is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
236 degrees awarded
White
66 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american (236 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (66 degrees).

2.36% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
181 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
55 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american female (181 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (55 degrees).

Operations

Strayer University-South Carolina has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNk%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Strayer University-South Carolina had a total salary expenditure of $15.5M. Strayer University-South Carolina employs 4 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Strayer University-South Carolina are Male No academic ranks (2), Female No academic ranks(2), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, Sales and related, with 10 employees, and Management with 9 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Strayer University-South Carolina has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Strayer University-South Carolina stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Strayer University-South Carolina (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Strayer University-South Carolina received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$3.77M

2017 Salaries

3.72%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Strayer University-South Carolina paid a median of $3.77M in salaries, which represents 24.3% of their overall expenditure ($15.5M) and a 3.72% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.102% growth from 2015 and a 23.1% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$270k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Strayer University-South Carolina paid a total of $270k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.17% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina were No academic rank with 4 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees; Sales and related with 10 employees; and Management with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina was Male No academic rank with 2 employees, Female No academic rank with 2 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Strayer University-South Carolina.

Keep Exploring

Franklin University

University

Strayer University-Global Region

University

University of Phoenix-Illinois

University

Strayer University-Alabama

University

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

University