Southeastern College-Charleston Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Southeastern College-Charleston is a private for-profit trade school in North Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling about 225 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $31,105 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $25,080. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,737 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,080
- 2024 Average Net Price: $31,105 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 98.08% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 225 67.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 51.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 660
- Applicants (IPEDS): 117
- Room & Board: $9,120 annual estimate
Southeastern College-Charleston: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeastern College-Charleston, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeastern College-Charleston?
Southeastern College-Charleston is located in North Charleston, SC (ZIP 29406).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Southeastern College-Charleston public or private?
Southeastern College-Charleston is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Southeastern College-Charleston cost?
Published tuition: $25,080.
Average net price after aid: $31,105.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,328 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $36,520 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,900 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $37,291 |
| $110,001+ | $38,014 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $100,320.
How hard is it to get into Southeastern College-Charleston?
Admission rate: 98.08%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southeastern College-Charleston?
Total enrollment: 225 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 660 students.
About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern College-Charleston?
150%-time completion rate: 67.21%.
First-year retention: 77.8%.
What do graduates of Southeastern College-Charleston earn?
Median earnings: $28,950 six years after entry; $30,737 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
67.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeastern College-Charleston known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (31 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (30 completions)
- 05.1091 (24 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (11 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (6 completions)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant (4 completions)
- Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor (2 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeastern College-Charleston a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 98.08%; completion rate 67.21%; median earnings $30,737 at 10 years; net price $31,105. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,080
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern College-Charleston was $25,080.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,105
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeastern College-Charleston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,105.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$124,420 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,105 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$100,320 4-Year Tuition
$9,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$36,200 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$144,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern College-Charleston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southeastern College-Charleston was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southeastern College-Charleston in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $18,431 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,391 |
| 2015 | — | — | $20,808 |
| 2016 | — | — | $25,270 |
| 2017 | — | — | $24,398 |
| 2018 | — | — | $28,271 |
| 2019 | — | — | $31,212 |
| 2020 | — | — | $32,453 |
| 2021 | $21,320 | $21,320 | $29,179 |
| 2022 | $23,324 | $23,324 | $34,401 |
| 2023 | $24,184 | $24,184 | $36,778 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
98.08% Acceptance Rate
117 Total Applicants
109 Students Admitted
72 First-Time Students Enrolled
66.06% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southeastern College-Charleston reported total enrollment of about 225 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.4%), White (27.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). About 67.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern College-Charleston in 2024 is 225 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 660 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 52.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
67.21% 100% Completion Time
67.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 67.21% of students graduating from Southeastern College-Charleston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 27% male / 73% female
- 05.1091: 4% male / 96% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeastern College-Charleston.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$30,737 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
147.04% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southeastern College-Charleston.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 31 completions
2. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 30 completions
3. 05.1091: 24 completions
4. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 11 completions
5. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 6 completions
6. Occupational Therapist Assistant: 4 completions
7. Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor: 2 completions
8. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Southeastern College-Charleston.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeastern College-Charleston graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern College-Charleston from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,417
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,521
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeastern College-Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in North Charleston, SC, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 05.1091. Enrollment is approximately 225 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (52.4%), White (27.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). The admission rate is 98.08%. The 150%-time completion rate is 67.21%. Approximately 67.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
North Charleston, SC 29406
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Southeastern College-Charleston provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern College-Charleston located?
Southeastern College-Charleston is located in North Charleston, SC.
What is Southeastern College-Charleston's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southeastern College-Charleston is 98.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 117 applicants and 109 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southeastern College-Charleston cost?
Reported tuition is $25,080 and average net price is $31,105 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,120 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeastern College-Charleston?
Southeastern College-Charleston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 660 students, Black or African American (52.4%), White (27.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeastern College-Charleston?
About 51.2% of students at Southeastern College-Charleston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeastern College-Charleston earn?
Median earnings are $28,950 six years after entry and $30,737 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern College-Charleston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southeastern College-Charleston students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Southeastern College-Charleston public or private?
Southeastern College-Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in North Charleston, SC.
Is Southeastern College-Charleston an HBCU?
No. Southeastern College-Charleston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern College-Charleston a tribal college?
No. Southeastern College-Charleston is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeastern College-Charleston a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeastern College-Charleston does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.