University of South Carolina-Union

309 East Academy St
Union, SC 29379
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Tel: (864) 429-8728
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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 1,093 students (32% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Top Placements

University of South Carolina-Union places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of South Carolina-Union(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty20 staff60 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of South Carolina-Union has grown by 60% over five years.
The University of South Carolina-Union diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,093 students1,554 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio55:124:1
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# Full-Time Students345 students708 students
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# Part-Time Students748 students846 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
5%
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% Black
19%
27%
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% White
67%
52%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
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Diversity Score0.510.65
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College Completion Rate
13%
18%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,100$28,900
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $6,686 is more than the state average of $5,094. 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 $9,919. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$6,686$5,094
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Out-State Tuition Fees$16,130$9,919
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid99%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,000$12,001
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate66%63%
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SAT Total Avg.883888
SAT Reading425430
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SAT Math458458
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ACT Total Avg.4653
ACT Composite1518
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ACT English1517
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ACT Math1618
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Source: 2019 (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
  • Spartanburg Community College
    Public
    4,534 students | 24.70 Mi107 Community College Drive
    Spartanburg,  SC  29303
    (864) 592-4500     24.704,534
  • Spartanburg Methodist College
    Private not-for-profit
    869 students | 25.60 Mi1000 Powell Mill Road
    Spartanburg,  SC  29301
    (864) 587-4000     25.60869
  • Clinton College
    Private not-for-profit
    193 students | 35.50 Mi1029 Crawford Rd
    Rock Hill,  SC  29730
    (803) 327-7402     35.50193
  • York Technical College
    Public
    4,253 students | 38.50 Mi452 S Anderson Rd
    Rock Hill,  SC  29730
    (803) 327-8000     38.504,253
  • Cleveland Community College
    Cleveland Community College Photo - Cleveland Community College
    Public
    2,551 students | 39.50 Mi137 S Post Rd
    Shelby,  NC  28152
    (704) 669-4136     39.502,551
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,093 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,686
  • Out-state tuition: $16,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
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