South
College
Columbus

You can explore your financial aid options with help from our staff.

South College participates in a range of financial aid programs. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify, and the financial aid staff work individually with students to determine eligibility as they seek the economic assistance they need to pay for college. Aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants and awards, work-study programs, and loans. We’re happy to participate in numerous federal, state, and private student aid programs, and to offer funding directly.

Contact us to start investigating what’s possible with financial aid at South College.

Find out what we’re looking for from applicants to South College.

Admission requirements at South College in Columbus can vary by program. However, applicants applying to undergraduate programs must meet some common requirements.

Applicants applying to a certificate program must meet the following requirement:

• Proof of high school graduation from an acceptable high school or the equivalent (GED/HiSET).

Applicants applying to our associate or bachelor’s programs must meet the following:

• Proof of high school graduation from an acceptable high school or the equivalent (GED/HiSET).
• One of the following additional pieces of evidence:
  • Transcripts showing a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA.
  • Obtaining a specified score on the college-administered entrance exam.
  • Official SAT scores showing a minimum combined score of 830. The essay section is not required.
  • Official ACT assessment scores showing a minimum composite score of 17.
  • Transcripts showing receipt of an associate degree or above from an accredited institution. The minimum GPA for prior undergraduate programs is 2.0.

Admission requirements for each graduate level program are outlined in the institutional catalog and via the website.

You can learn more about admission requirements by choosing a program of interest or contacting our admissions team.

We’re focused on preparing our students across many learning formats and locations.

South College is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian academic institution that embraces the traditional higher education mission triad of teaching, scholarly contribution, and service.

We believe in offering a variety of hybrid, transfer, and distance learning programs so our students have every means possible to thrive. We remain dedicated to personalized classroom settings, modern labs, and campuses that are convenient to large numbers of students. Most importantly, our experienced faculty members strive to provide real-world examples and lead thought-provoking discussions.

South College students can pursue academic programs at many levels, including:

• Professional certificates
• Associate degrees
• Bachelor’s degrees
• Master’s degrees
• Educational specialist degrees
• Doctoral degrees

Programs offered at each campus vary.

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

South College Columbus | 5525 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, OH 43017 | 380-284-2660 | OH-2382.