Strayer University-South Carolina

www.strayer.edu/south-carolina/greenville

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,320

2021 Average Net Price

$18,461

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.27%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,936

9.35% Full-Time

About

Strayer University-South Carolina is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Strayer University-South Carolina were General Business (159 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (22 degrees), and Information Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 393 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Strayer University-South Carolina. 73.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (283 degrees), 3.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $13,320, which is $−1,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $13,320, which is $−1,180 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,461.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending Strayer University-South Carolina received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina was $13,320. The cost of tuition at Strayer University-South Carolina is $−1,180 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$18,461

2021 Value

18.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Strayer University-South Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,461. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Strayer University-South Carolina grew by 18.3%.

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

$8,976

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Strayer University-South Carolina was of $8,976 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 17.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. 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 by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Strayer University-South Carolina received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 78% 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.

2.27%

2019 Default Rate

425

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Strayer University-South Carolina was 2.27%, which represents 425 out of the 18700 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 had a total enrollment of 1,936 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina is 181 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,755. This means that 9.35% 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 70.4% Black or African American, 22% White, 3.25% Two or More Races, 2.74% Hispanic or Latino, 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.155% Asian, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.1%) and White Male (15.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.2%), followed by White Female (21.4%) and White Male (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

9.35%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,936 students. The full-time enrollment at Strayer University-South Carolina is 181 and the part-time enrollment is 1,755. This means that 9.35% of students enrolled at Strayer University-South Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

100%

2020 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 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Strayer University-South Carolina had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

Black or African American
1,362 enrolled students
White
426 enrolled students
Two or More Races
63 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Strayer University-South Carolina is 70.4% Black or African American, 22% White, 3.25% Two or More Races, 2.74% Hispanic or Latino, 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.155% Asian, and 0.103% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 22 students (1.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 187 more women than men received degrees from Strayer University-South Carolina. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american (283 degrees awarded). There were 3.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (74 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Strayer University-South Carolina is General Business (159 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (22 degrees) and Information Technology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (310 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees).

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 (1,779,851 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,821 people), Other managers (837,827 people), Software developers (606,863 people), and Financial managers (501,606 people).

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina in 2021 are Business (310 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), and EDUCATION. (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Strayer University-South Carolina are Business (310 degrees awarded), Protective Services (22 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), and EDUCATION. (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,175,656 people), Computer Systems Design (1,002,970 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (603,073 people), Banking & related activities (564,616 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (537,502 people).

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 (2021)

General Business
159 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
22 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Strayer University-South Carolina was General Business with 159 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

290

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina, which is 0.355 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (290).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina in General Business, which is 0.257 times less than the 175 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Strayer University-South Carolina in General Business, which is 3.89 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Strayer University-South Carolina completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Strayer University-South Carolina is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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
283 degrees awarded
White
74 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american (283 degrees awarded). There were 3.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (74 degrees).

2.8% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
215 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
68 degrees awarded
White Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Strayer University-South Carolina is black or african american female (215 degrees awarded). There were 3.16 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (68 degrees).

Operations

Strayer University-South Carolina employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Strayer University-South Carolina are Female No academic rank (1), and Male No academic rank (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 17 employees, Sales and related, with 11 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.17M

2020 Salaries

11.6%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Strayer University-South Carolina paid a median of $7.17M in salaries, a 11.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$62.5k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Strayer University-South Carolina paid a total of $62.5k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 0.973% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2019, 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 17 employees, Sales and related with 11 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Strayer University-South Carolina was Female No academic rank with 1 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

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