School Highlights
Southeastern College-Columbia serves 155 students (74% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
Southeastern College-Columbia
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
177 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southeastern College-Columbia has declined by 26% over five years.
The Southeastern College-Columbia diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
155 students
1,619 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
115 students
514 students
# Part-Time Students
40 students
1,105 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
155 students
514 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
28%
% Hispanic
5%
n/a
% Black
63%
7%
% White
28%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
56%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.2629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,362
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Columbia?
The acceptance rate of Southeastern College-Columbia is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 88%.
What is Southeastern College-Columbia's ranking?
Southeastern College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Highest completion rates.
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