South College
Knoxville, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,580
Graduate Enrollment: 1,198
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 22% / 78% (2017)
First generation college students: 47.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 24.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 10.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 5.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 54.6%
Black: 31.6%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 31.6%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $28,674
In-State tuition: $17,335Out-of-State tuition: $17,335
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $16,056 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $50,795 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,715 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 56.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,668 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $198 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,243 |
| $30k-48k | $16,019 |
| $48k-75k | $16,360 |
| $75k-110k | $17,884 |
| $110k+ | $19,434 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 38%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,668 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,334 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 47.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 53.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 61.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 20.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 22.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,530 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,810 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | $466 | |||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 20 | $12,075 | $101 | $27,564 ($2,297) | |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 77 | $25,889 | $206 | $39,085 ($3,257) | $36,349 ($3,029) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 66 | $26,000 | $211 | $40,646 ($3,387) | $46,268 ($3,856) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 30 | $48,479 ($4,040) | |||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 78 | $1,817 | $108,735 ($9,061) | $122,171 ($10,181) | |
| Associate's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 97 | $24,487 | $127 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 13 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 76 | $99,451 ($8,288) | $130,293 ($10,858) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 88 | $68,788 ($5,732) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 87 | $42,916 | $309 | $53,029 ($4,419) | $59,435 ($4,953) |
| Associate's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | $42,942 ($3,579) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Teaching Assistants/Aides. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | $40,966 ($3,414) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 10 | $15,833 | $143 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | $48,198 ($4,017) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $71,541Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
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