by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for South University-Columbia, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at South University-Columbia amounted to $18,145 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $1,045; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,100 |
| Fees | $1,045 |
| Total | $18,145 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will South University-Columbia charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how South University-Columbia tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, South University-Columbia is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the South University-Columbia Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at South University-Columbia has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,920 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,920 |
| One Year Ago | $17,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $17,100 |
This chart shows the way tuition at South University, Columbia has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition dipped, which is unusual and can reflect a restated prior-year figure.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.23%, so cost a year out lands around $18,549.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $18,549 |
| In 2 Years | $18,962 |
| In 3 Years | $19,384 |
| In 4 Years | $19,815 |
| In 5 Years | $20,256 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $76,710.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at South University-Columbia, head to the South University-Columbia Financial Aid page.
