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The campus of South College is in Knoxville, TN, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at South College include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission at South College is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2007, South College had 738 students enrolled (738 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
South College
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909-0000
General Phone: (865) 251-1800
http://www.southcollegetn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 35 | radiographer, nuclear medical tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | elementary school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 9 | business management, accounting |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant, legal studies |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry and applications |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical transcription |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for South College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 54 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 30 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 28 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 4 |
In 2007, South College had a total enrollment of 738 students (738 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 19% |
| Women | 81% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Knoxville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 31 | 100% | 31 | 100% |
| Men | 6 | 6 | 100% | 6 | 100% |
| Women | 25 | 25 | 100% | 25 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
South College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 493800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 12 | $66,735 | 26 | $51,688 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $66,735 | 26 | $51,688 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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