University of South Carolina-Lancaster
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(803)313-7000
School Highlights
- University of South Carolina-Lancaster serves 1,738 students (40% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
- University of South Carolina-Lancaster is the only community colleges within Lancaster County, SC.
- The nearest community college to University of South Carolina-Lancaster is York Technical College (18.1 miles away).
Top Placements
University of South Carolina-Lancaster places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster | (SC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 56 staff | 55 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,738 students | 1,260 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 700 students | 726 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,038 students | 534 students |
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| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% |
| % Black | 34% | 27% |
| % White | 59% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.54 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19% | 12% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $50,100 | $28,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Established in 1959, USC Lancaster admits all students who show promise of academic success. Most of USCL's students are first generation college students from rural areas, small towns, and cities across the central Piedmont area of the Carolinas. Through a broad commitment to equity, an extensive scholarship and financial aid program, and a variety of weekday and evening course offerings, USC Lancaster seeks to make education accessible, affordable, and convenient to the residents of this area.We are more than proud of our history, we are also excited about the future. In 2000, USC Lancaster opened a $10.7 million building, the James A. Bradley Arts and Sciences Building. In 2003, the campus completed another major building project with the expansion and renovation of Medford Library. In 2005, the campus opened the Carole Ray Dowling Health Services Center on newly acquired property adjacent to the campus. In 2013, the campus broke ground on a new classroom building, Founders Hall, to be opened in 2014.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to University of South Carolina-Lancaster is York Technical College (18.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- York Technical CollegePublic5,061 students | 18.10 Mi452 S Anderson Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803)327-8000 18.105,061 - Clinton CollegePrivate, non-profit194 students | 19.00 Mi1029 Crawford Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803)327-7402 19.00194 - The Art Institute of CharlottePrivate, for profit1,129 students | 31.80 MiThree Lakepointe Plaze, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704)357-8020 31.801,129 - 486 students | 32.20 Mi1200 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704)355-5043 32.20486 - King's CollegePrivate, for profit395 students | 33.00 Mi322 Lamar Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704)372-0266 33.00395
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