South College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5723 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1602 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1518 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #3 of 4 | In Knoxville |
| #1144 of 2,335 | For Pharmacy |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 6,406
- Graduates
- 1,828
- 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.
1,953 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,182 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 | 4220 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2636 (32%) |
| Two or more races | 485 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 255 (3%) |
| Asian | 235 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 204 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 87 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 31 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend South College is $16,584 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 | $16,059 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,219 |
| $48-75K | $18,193 |
| $75-110K | $23,707 |
| $110K+ | $26,550 |
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 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Fee in-state | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,485 | $1,485 |
South College majors
South College has granted 471 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 308 master's across 16 programs, and 263 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 711 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 237 | 3 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 182 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 173 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 52 | 31 | ||
| Pharmacy | 83 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 80 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 58 | 20 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 64 | 10 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 65 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 44 | 19 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 44 | 10 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 54 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 52 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 35 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 27 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | 10 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 18 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | 1 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 13 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 12 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 12 | |||
| Information Technology | 4 | 6 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 9 | |||
| Computer Science | 6 | 2 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | 3 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 4 | |||
| Legal Studies | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Finance, General | 1 | 2 | ||
| Project Management | 1 | 2 | ||
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 1 | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | |||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 2 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 2 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 1 | |||
| Business Statistics | 1 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,227 | 471 | 308 | 263 |
South College has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 25% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South College has published 1,926 scientific papers with 65,831 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 118 |
| 1993 | 16 | 107 |
| 1994 | 54 | 139 |
| 1995 | 80 | 251 |
| 1996 | 21 | 297 |
| 1997 | 18 | 382 |
| 1998 | 40 | 452 |
| 1999 | 29 | 630 |
| 2000 | 44 | 686 |
| 2001 | 45 | 862 |
| 2002 | 38 | 1057 |
| 2003 | 27 | 1070 |
| 2004 | 25 | 1156 |
| 2005 | 37 | 1118 |
| 2006 | 42 | 1268 |
| 2007 | 49 | 1394 |
| 2008 | 60 | 1519 |
| 2009 | 58 | 1706 |
| 2010 | 53 | 1814 |
| 2011 | 53 | 2004 |
| 2012 | 49 | 2119 |
| 2013 | 59 | 2363 |
| 2014 | 48 | 2583 |
| 2015 | 59 | 2598 |
| 2016 | 77 | 2729 |
| 2017 | 98 | 3220 |
| 2018 | 78 | 3172 |
| 2019 | 107 | 3838 |
| 2020 | 74 | 4454 |
| 2021 | 97 | 4740 |
| 2022 | 89 | 4629 |
| 2023 | 104 | 4637 |
| 2024 | 87 | 4600 |
General info
| Founded | 1882 |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,263 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3904 Lonas Road Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909-0000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 191,000 |
| Phone | 8652511800 |