- 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 1,071 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,071 students
- In-state tuition: $6,686
- Out-state tuition: $16,130
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of South Carolina-Union
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
177 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of South Carolina-Union has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The University of South Carolina-Union diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,071 students
1,813 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
324 students
646 students
# Part-Time Students
747 students
1,167 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
708 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
324 students
646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
747 students
1,317 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
20%
24%
% White
69%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
24%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,686 is more than the state average of $5,917. 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 $10,561. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,686
$5,917
Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,130
$10,561
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
84%
83%
SAT Total Avg.
883
888
SAT Reading
425
430
SAT Math
458
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Total Avg.
46
53
ACT Composite
15
18
ACT English
15
17
ACT Math
16
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2021 (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 84%, which is higher than the state average of 83%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of South Carolina-Union is Spartanburg Community College (24.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
107 Community College Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 592-4500
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 592-4500
24.7 miles
| 4,108 students
Spartanburg Methodist College
Private not-for-profit
1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-4000
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-4000
25.6 miles
| 1,051 students
York Technical College
Public
452 S Anderson Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8000
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8000
38.5 miles
| 4,178 students
137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 669-4081
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 669-4081
39.5 miles
| 2,269 students
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