by our College Data Analytics TeamSouth College is a private for-profit institution in Knoxville, Tennessee enrolling 8,745 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 42%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,954 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 38%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
South College ranks #1,954 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 38%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
South College was awarded 14 badges in the 2027 rankings.
South College is ranked #1,954 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, South College holds the #38 spot on the Best Colleges in Tennessee ranking.
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At South College, the student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at South College is 34%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At South College this rate is 52%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at South College for first-time, full-time students is 42%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at South College.
The current enrollment includes 8,745 undergraduates at South College.
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The average net price of South College is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16,820 | $17,983 | $18,964 | $22,710 | $23,053 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of South College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At South College, approximately 62% of students took out student loans averaging $9,166 a year. That adds up to $36,664 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 10.6%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%. Get more details about paying for South College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from South College make about $36,642 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is about 26% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at South College make the most money.
South College is an private for-profit institution situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of South College.
Contact information for South College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3904 Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN 37909-0000 |
| Phone: | 8652511800 |
| Website: | www.southcollegetn.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/southcollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/#!/southcollege |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 11 majors graduated from South College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,531 | NA |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 1,153 | NA |
| Nursing | 992 | $51,117 |
| Allied Health Professions | 606 | $72,235 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 367 | NA |
| Allied Health Services | 335 | $28,872 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 265 | $60,366 |
| Educational Administration | 135 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 92 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 87 | NA |
7,130 students took at least one online class at South College.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at South College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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