South College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5609 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1575 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1491 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #3 of 4 | In Knoxville |
| #1051 of 3,258 | For Bioinformatics and Computational biology |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,906
- Graduates
- 1,276
- Male:Female Ratio
- 17:83
- 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.
1,393 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,956 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 | 3507 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1675 (27%) |
| Two or more races | 247 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 214 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 203 (3%) |
| Asian | 187 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 78 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend South College is $14,831 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 | $15,060 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,926 |
| $48-75K | $16,988 |
| $75-110K | $20,420 |
| $110K+ | $20,732 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,450 | $27,480 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,450 | $27,480 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,450 | $27,480 |
| Fee in-district | $885 | $885 |
| Fee in-state | $885 | $885 |
| Fee out-of-state | $885 | $885 |
South College majors
South College has granted 484 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 242 master's across 13 programs, and 235 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 650 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 275 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 150 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 141 | |||
| Pharmacy | 88 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 50 | 23 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 58 | 10 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 52 | 15 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 44 | 11 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 52 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 38 | 10 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 44 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 34 | |||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 34 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 32 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 20 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | 10 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 18 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 15 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 12 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | 5 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 | |||
| Project Management | 4 | 5 | ||
| Information Technology | 7 | 1 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 8 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 8 | |||
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 7 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 5 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | 3 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 5 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | |||
| Legal Studies | 4 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | |||
| Protective Services Operations | 3 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 2 | |||
| Finance, General | 2 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | |||
| Public Administration | 2 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 1 | |||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1,104 | 484 | 242 | 235 |
South College has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 37% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
South College has published 1,635 scientific papers with 56,421 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 97 |
| 1992 | 5 | 98 |
| 1993 | 15 | 83 |
| 1994 | 49 | 107 |
| 1995 | 68 | 167 |
| 1996 | 20 | 218 |
| 1997 | 16 | 279 |
| 1998 | 36 | 352 |
| 1999 | 31 | 516 |
| 2000 | 49 | 571 |
| 2001 | 53 | 862 |
| 2002 | 41 | 1076 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1076 |
| 2004 | 32 | 1166 |
| 2005 | 32 | 1217 |
| 2006 | 43 | 1345 |
| 2007 | 47 | 1509 |
| 2008 | 59 | 1583 |
| 2009 | 54 | 1800 |
| 2010 | 49 | 1879 |
| 2011 | 59 | 2060 |
| 2012 | 45 | 2218 |
| 2013 | 60 | 2414 |
| 2014 | 41 | 2619 |
| 2015 | 58 | 2562 |
| 2016 | 58 | 2594 |
| 2017 | 76 | 2929 |
| 2018 | 62 | 2880 |
| 2019 | 77 | 3270 |
| 2020 | 65 | 3737 |
| 2021 | 77 | 3955 |
| 2022 | 70 | 3838 |
| 2023 | 69 | 3610 |
General info
| Founded | 1882 |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,021 |
| 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 |