University of South Carolina-Union

309 East Academy St
Union, SC 29379

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The University of South Carolina Union is a public multidimensional learning center of the University of South Carolina system chartered to serve seven rural counties, and committed to providing outreach, broad access, and a full range of USC programs and services.

School Highlights

University of South Carolina-Union serves 1,153 students (31% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,153 students
In-state tuition: $6,686
Out-state tuition: $16,130
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 33%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

University of South Carolina-Union ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 211% over five years.

University of South Carolina-Union

(SC) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

56 staff

177 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of University of South Carolina-Union has grown by 69% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.

The University of South Carolina-Union diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,153 students

2,236 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

13:1

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# Full-Time Students

359 students

739 students

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# Part-Time Students

794 students

1,497 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

371 students

411 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

359 students

715 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

141 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

794 students

1,528 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

260 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

18%

25%

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% White

67%

53%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.51

0.64

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.65%

1.95%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.52%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,100

$28,800

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,686 is more than the state average of $4,867. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $16,130 is more than the state average of $9,419. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$6,686

$4,867

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$16,130

$9,419

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

99%

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,250

$11,729

This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in University of South Carolina-Union and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in SC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

92%

82%

This chart display the percent admitted of University of South Carolina-Union and the community college average percent admitted of SC by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

SAT Total Avg.

883

888

SAT Reading

425

430

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SAT Math

458

SAT Writing

n/a

413

ACT Total Avg.

ACT Composite

ACT English

ACT Math

ACT Writing

n/a

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

The University of South Carolina at Union was one of the first Regional Campuses established by The Univsersity of South Carolina. For over thirty years USC Union has provided low-cost, fully-accredited courses which satisfy the degree requirements at USC and at other colleges and universities. USC Union provides students with personal attention, small classes, financial aid opportunities, and co-curricular activities. The campus, which is located on East Main Street (Highway 49, east), consists of four buildings. The Main Building, that was beautifully restored in 1991, houses classrooms, administrative offices, science laboratories, the students lounge, the auditorium. The Central Building, that was renovated in 1988, houses classrooms, the central administrative offices, and the library. The Truluck Activity Center provides space for recreational and social activities. USCU confers the associate degree in science and in arts. USC Union also offers the courses which allow a student to complete USC Columbia's Bachelor of Arts Organizational Leadership and Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. In addition to traditional courses, USCU offers a variety of courses through USC Distance Education. These courses are offered through videocassette and both open-circuit and closed-circuit television. Distance education also allows students to complete graduate programs through the Graduate Regional Studies (GRS) program.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of South Carolina-Union cost?

University of South Carolina-Union'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-Union?

The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Union is 92%, which is higher than the state average of 82%.

What is University of South Carolina-Union's ranking?

University of South Carolina-Union ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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