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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Knoxville, TN

South College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in TN. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$17,935

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

37.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,642

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

South College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Knoxville, TN. With a competitive tuition profile of $17,935, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 37.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$71,740

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

10.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,642

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$5,320

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$61,100

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 38%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at South College is $18,668.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
88.8%
11.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
45.4%
Black
37.8%
Two or more
6.4%
International
3.4%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Unknown
1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$17,935

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$16,059
$30k - $48k$17,219
$48k - $75k$18,193
$75k+$23,707

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$18,668
Pell Grant Recipients49.8%
Using Federal Loans61.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment33.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

61.5%

Success

37.5%

In-State Cost

$17,935

Age 25+ Students

61.3%

Carnegie Class

Doctoral/Professional

Working at 6yr

621 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Knoxville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Knoxville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Knoxville

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$985

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,000

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,221

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Knoxville metropolitan area.