The University of South Carolina Lancaster is a public college in Lancaster, South Carolina. It is one of the four regional campuses which make up Palmetto College in the University of South Carolina System.
School Highlights
University of South Carolina-Lancaster serves 2,796 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 2,796 students
In-state tuition: $6,686
Out-state tuition: $16,130
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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The student population of University of South Carolina-Lancaster has grown by 70% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The University of South Carolina-Lancaster diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,686 is more than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,130 is more than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
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ACT Writing
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6
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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 ofMedford 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of South Carolina-Lancaster cost?
University of South Carolina-Lancaster's tuition is approximately $6,686 for In-State students and $16,130 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Lancaster?
The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Lancaster is 88%, which is equal to the state average of 88%.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 2,796 students
In-state tuition: $6,686
Out-state tuition: $16,130
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
