School Highlights
Southeastern College-Columbia serves 267 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southeastern College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southeastern College-Columbia
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1988
Total Faculty
22 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southeastern College-Columbia has grown by 161% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southeastern College-Columbia diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
267 students
1,870 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
204 students
661 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
63 students
1,209 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
267 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
204 students
661 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
63 students
1,282 students
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
62%
29%
% White
16%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
16%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
26%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
95%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,362
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
97%
77%
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Columbia?
The acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Columbia is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
What is Southeastern College-Columbia's ranking?
Southeastern College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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