Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 004922
- Phone: (256) 395-2211
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
78%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,112Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
College Video
School Map
South University – Columbia
750 Roberts St, Wadley, AL
South University is a system of schools that is comprised of twelve locations in nine states. The University was originally established in 1899 by Dr. John Draughon in Savannah Georgia and was originally known as Draughon’s Practical Business College. The school eventually came under the ownership of the Education Management Corporation and has since expanded into what is now South University. The school prides itself on its 100 plus years of educational excellence, having refined and extended its methods over the years. The university also provides a distance learning option through South University Online which provides opportunities for students nationwide. South University offers degrees that range from the associate level to the doctoral, and is continually expanding its areas of study and offerings, including the recent addition of a doctor of pharmacy program at its Savannah, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina locations. The programs provide education and training in a large number of fields, but all study comes with a focus on core skills developed through a broad curriculum in order to ensure that the foundations for professional success are in place. *Our ranking methodology can be found at https://matchcollege.com/post/best-college-rankings. Programs offered include:- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Graphic Design
- Accounting
- Psychology
Wadley Location
The Wadley branch of South University is located at 750 Roberts St. Close to 290 students graduate from this location per year. This location provides services for students in the form of online distance learning for students not near a physical campus, remedial education courses for licensure preparation or admissions requirements, and post-graduation job placement opportunities. To learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting southuniversity.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students South University – Columbia accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $17,000-$20,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $470 to $560 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 78% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 78% | $6,369 |
Receiving Student Loans | 67% | $8,833 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, South University – Columbia may offer services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (since 2002)
Other Career Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to South University – Columbia.
- Medix School - Fortis College in Florence, SC (9 miles away)
- Miller - Motte Technical College - Augusta in Jacksonville, NC (77 miles away)
- Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, SC (83 miles away)
- Strayer University - South Carolina in Jackson, MS (95 miles away)
- Miller - Motte Technical College - Conway in Augusta, GA (115 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 004922
- Phone: (256) 395-2211
- School Homepage