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South College

School of Nursing

Private for-profitUniversityKnoxville, TN

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, BSN-DNP

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Overview

South College offers prelicensure (ASN, traditional and accelerated BSN) and graduate nursing programs across several campuses and online, including RN-BSN, MSN nurse practitioner tracks, a post-master's DNP and a nurse anesthesia doctorate.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

Credential levels only, not program names or formats. How we use IPEDS

Award levelField (CIP)Awards
Certificate of less than 12 weeksCNANursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (51.3902)2
Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 yearsLPN/LVNLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (51.3901)243
Associate's degreeADNRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)4
Bachelor's degreeBSNRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)262
Master's degreeMSN · FNPFamily Practice Nurse/Nursing (51.3805)69
Post-master's certificatePost-Master's · FNPFamily Practice Nurse/Nursing (51.3805)52
Doctor's degree – professional practiceDNPNursing Practice (51.3818)6
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026
Total 12-month enrollment, all students, 2023-24
17,912 (institution-wide, all students)

Verified nursing programs (8)

South College

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

ADNPrelicensure
  • South College Knoxville campus — Knoxville, TN · South College Nashville campus — Nashville, TN · South College Orlando campus — Orlando, FL · South College Atlanta campus — Atlanta, GA · South College Pittsburgh campus — Cranberry Township, PA · South College Asheville campus — Asheville, NC · South College Indianapolis campus — Indianapolis, IN
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 21 months (full-time)
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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South College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)

BSNAccelerated BSN (ABSN)Prelicensure
  • South College Knoxville campus — Knoxville, TN · South College Nashville campus — Nashville, TN · South College Asheville campus — Asheville, NC · South College Atlanta campus — Atlanta, GA · South College Orlando campus — Orlando, FL · South College Indianapolis campus — Indianapolis, IN · South College Pittsburgh campus — Cranberry Township, PA · South College Marietta campus — Marietta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • Approximately 18-30 months, depending on prior academic background
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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South College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional)

BSNPrelicensure
  • South College Knoxville campus — Knoxville, TN · South College Nashville campus — Nashville, TN · South College Asheville campus — Asheville, NC · South College Atlanta campus — Atlanta, GA · South College Orlando campus — Orlando, FL · South College Indianapolis campus — Indianapolis, IN · South College Pittsburgh campus — Cranberry Township, PA · South College Marietta campus — Marietta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 39 months full-time; the nursing major portion may be completed in 18 months
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Admissions

Institution-wide acceptance rates are not nursing admission rates, so we do not show them as such.

Tuition

Institution-wide figures; nursing programs may charge more — see each program.
Average undergraduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24
$16,450 (institution-wide)
Average undergraduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24
$16,450 (institution-wide)
Required fees, in-state undergraduates, full-time, 2023-24
$1,485 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24
$26,764 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24
$26,764 (institution-wide)
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026

Accreditation & approval

Nursing program accreditation

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Baccalaureate (BSN) · School of Nursing, Knoxville, TN

    Initial: September 5, 2018 · Most recent: September 20, 2023 · Term expires: June 30, 2034 · Next review: Fall 2033

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Master's (MSN) · School of Nursing, Knoxville, TN

    Initial: September 5, 2018 · Most recent: September 20, 2023 · Term expires: June 30, 2034 · Next review: Fall 2033

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (DNP) · School of Nursing, Knoxville, TN

    Initial: March 14, 2022 · Most recent: March 14, 2022 · Term expires: December 31, 2027 · Next review: Spring 2027

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Post-Graduate APRN Certificate (Post-Master's) · School of Nursing, Knoxville, TN

    Initial: March 14, 2022 · Most recent: March 14, 2022 · Term expires: December 31, 2027 · Next review: Spring 2027

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • COA— Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

  • COA— Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

State board of nursing approval

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Full approval

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Full approval

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Full approval

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Full approval

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Full approval

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Full approval

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

  • BON— State Board of Nursing

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Approved

Published outcomes

As published by the school or board, with year and population. Program-level results are on each program page.
MeasureYearResultPopulation / scope
NCLEX-RN pass rate202490%10 candidatesFirst-time test takers, ASN program, Knoxville campus
Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
NCLEX-RN pass rate202489%9 candidatesFirst-time test takers, ASN program, Nashville campus
Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Program completion rate2024-202557%On-time program completion rate, ASN program, Knoxville campus, academic year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025
Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Job placement rate2024-2025100%Job placement rate per ACEN calculation requirements, ASN program, Knoxville campus, academic year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025
Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Program completion rate2024-202555%On-time program completion rate, ASN program, Nashville campus, academic year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025
Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026
Job placement rate2024-202587%Job placement rate per ACEN calculation requirements, ASN program, Nashville campus, academic year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025
Source: south.edu · verified October 6, 2026

Location & contact

Address
3904 Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN 37909-0000
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026
Main phone
865-251-1800
Website
www.south.edu
IPEDS unit ID
220552

Sources

School facts last reviewed October 6, 2026.

  1. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (TN) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  2. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (TN) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  3. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (TN) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  4. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (TN) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  5. IPEDS data for South College (NCES College Navigator) — U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), verified October 6, 2026
  6. south.edu/asn-program-effectiveness-data-knoxville/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  7. south.edu/asn-program-effectiveness-data-nashville/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  8. south.edu/program/associate-of-science-in-nursing/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  9. south.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-accelerated-bsn/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  10. south.edu/program/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-rn-to-bsn-online/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  11. south.edu/program/bachelor-science-nursing/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  12. south.edu/program/doctor-of-nurse-anesthesia-practice/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  13. south.edu/program/doctor-of-nursing-practice/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  14. south.edu/program/master-of-science-in-nursing-with-concentration-in-family-nurse-practiti — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  15. south.edu/program/ms-nursing-with-concentration-in-psychiatric-mental-health/ — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026

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