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Private for-profit, 2-Year
North Charleston, SC

Southeastern College-Charleston

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

Annual Tuition

$24,184

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

93.2%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

74.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$30,737

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Southeastern College-Charleston is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in North Charleston, SC. With a competitive tuition profile of $24,184, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 74.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$48,368

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

65.6 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$737

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$40,998

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$33,628

Long-term projected return on your education investment

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 Southeastern College-Charleston is $9,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
90.5%
9.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
47.0%
White
35.3%
Hispanic
7.3%
Two or more
7.3%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Unknown
0.4%
International
0.0%

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

$24,184

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$35,529
$30k - $48k$39,297
$48k - $75k$36,486
$75k+$40,292

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,500
Pell Grant Recipients66.8%
Using Federal Loans85.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment36.5%

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

82.3%

Success

74.5%

In-State Cost

$24,184

Age 25+ Students

57.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 10

Working at 6yr

196 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
North Charleston (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 North Charleston

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,386

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,424

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,599

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 North Charleston metropolitan area.