South College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5731 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1579 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1493 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #3 of 4 | In Knoxville |
| #1158 of 2,363 | For Pharmacy |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,782
- Graduates
- 2,775
- Male:Female Ratio
- 15:85
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.south.edu
South College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
South College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
3,004 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,092 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
South College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5362 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4361 (38%) |
| Two or more races | 641 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 363 (3%) |
| Asian | 287 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 206 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 189 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 50 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend South College is $17,588 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,820 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,983 |
| $48-75K | $18,964 |
| $75-110K | $22,710 |
| $110K+ | $23,053 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,450 | $26,764 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,450 | $26,764 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,450 | $26,764 |
| Fee in-district | $2,085 | $2,085 |
| Fee in-state | $2,085 | $2,085 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,085 | $2,085 |
South College majors
South College has granted 499 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 357 master's across 22 programs, and 259 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 710 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 | 262 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 213 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 176 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 93 | 13 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 52 | 19 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 69 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 55 | 6 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 56 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 38 | 15 | ||
| Pharmacy | 49 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 45 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 25 | 16 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 41 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 33 | 8 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 28 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 27 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 2 | 8 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 19 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 19 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 17 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 14 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | 5 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 | |||
| Project Management | 4 | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 4 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 7 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | |||
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 6 | |||
| Legal Studies | 5 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | 1 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Psychology, General | 4 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 3 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 2 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | |||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 2 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | |||
| Finance, General | 2 | |||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 2 | |||
| Public Administration | 2 | |||
| Accounting | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 1 | |||
| Information Technology Project Management | 1 | |||
| Protective Services Operations | 1 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,222 | 499 | 357 | 259 |
South College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 31% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South College has published 1,969 scientific papers with 68,924 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 107 |
| 1994 | 54 | 140 |
| 1995 | 80 | 252 |
| 1996 | 21 | 297 |
| 1997 | 18 | 384 |
| 1998 | 40 | 451 |
| 1999 | 29 | 630 |
| 2000 | 44 | 687 |
| 2001 | 45 | 862 |
| 2002 | 38 | 1056 |
| 2003 | 27 | 1072 |
| 2004 | 25 | 1157 |
| 2005 | 37 | 1118 |
| 2006 | 42 | 1268 |
| 2007 | 49 | 1395 |
| 2008 | 60 | 1519 |
| 2009 | 58 | 1706 |
| 2010 | 53 | 1815 |
| 2011 | 53 | 2004 |
| 2012 | 49 | 2122 |
| 2013 | 59 | 2363 |
| 2014 | 48 | 2583 |
| 2015 | 58 | 2599 |
| 2016 | 77 | 2730 |
| 2017 | 99 | 3225 |
| 2018 | 77 | 3171 |
| 2019 | 107 | 3841 |
| 2020 | 75 | 4454 |
| 2021 | 97 | 4739 |
| 2022 | 89 | 4635 |
| 2023 | 104 | 4644 |
| 2024 | 87 | 4638 |
| 2025 | 55 | 3941 |
General info
| Founded | 1882 |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,713 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3904 Lonas Road Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909-0000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 191,000 |
| Phone | 8652511800 |