University of South Carolina-Union
Tel:
(864) 429-8728
- 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 679 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
- University of South Carolina-Union is the only community colleges within Union County, SC.
- The nearest community college to University of South Carolina-Union is Spartanburg Community College (24.7 miles away).
Top Placements
University of South Carolina-Union places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| University of South Carolina-Union | (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 | 20 staff | 55 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 679 students | 1,260 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 254 students | 726 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 425 students | 534 students |
 |  | |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 38% | 27% |
| % White | 53% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 4% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.54 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 26% | 12% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,100 | $28,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to University of South Carolina-Union is Spartanburg Community College (24.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 5,495 students | 24.70 Mi107 Community College Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 592-4600 24.705,495 - 793 students | 25.60 Mi1000 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 587-4000 25.60793 - Clinton CollegePrivate, non-profit194 students | 35.50 Mi1029 Crawford Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-7402 35.50194 - York Technical CollegePublic5,061 students | 38.50 Mi452 S Anderson Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-8000 38.505,061 - 2,990 students | 39.50 Mi137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 669-6000 39.502,990
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