South College

3904 Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN, 37909
Tel: (865)251-1800
Private for-profit | 1,052 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • South College serves 1,052 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body.
  • South College is one of 3 community colleges within Knox County, TN.

School Overview:
South College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level Four or more years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 70 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,052 students 1,418 students
# Full-Time Students		 1,052 students 1,262 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		 869 students 1,327 students
# Graduate Students		 183 students 35 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 1% 6%
% Black		 9% 15%
% White		 88% 62%
% Two or more races		 1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $16,500 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $16,500 $8,679
 
Percent Admitted 100% 69%

School Notes:

  • South College has been a part of the fabric of downtown Knoxville since 1882. Throughout its long history, South College has endeavored to provide challenging educational opportunities for students in business, allied health, and legal fields. The college has achieved a high level of success during peer reviews from institutional/programmatic accrediting agencies, federal and state agencies, and independent audits. Students and graduates consistently indicate a high level of satisfaction with their experiences at South College and their achievement of personal and professional goals.
  • Each program of study is designed to require general education courses that broaden students' exposure to diverse perspectives, develop oral and written communication skills, and enhance critical thinking skills. The complementary nature of the general education courses and the major curriculum components of each program enables the development of educated, responsible professionals who have the skills necessary to meet their personal goals and the demands of the employment market.
  • South College offers baccalaureate degree programs including Nursing, Elementary Education, Business Administration, Health Science, and Legal Studies. Current associate degree programs include Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Network Administration and Security, Business Administration, Accounting, Medical Assisting, and Office Technology. Medical Transcription, Legal Office Assistant, Professional Medical Coding, and Administrative Assistant are the certificate programs offered.
  • South College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and associate degrees.

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Nearby Schools:

South College
1052 students | 0 mi. away
Pellissippi State Community College
11327 students | 7.8 mi. away
Fountainhead College Of Technology
115 students | 7.8 mi. away

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