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 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:

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 LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty20 staff55 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of University of South Carolina-Union has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The University of South Carolina-Union diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment679 students1,260 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio34:128:1
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# Full-Time Students254 students726 students
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# Part-Time Students425 students534 students
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
38%
27%
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% White
53%
62%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score0.570.54
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College Completion Rate
26%
12%
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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 $6,284. The in-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $16,130 is more than the state average of $10,399. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$6,686$6,284
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Out-State Tuition Fees$16,130$10,399
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$18,500$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate71%58%
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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: 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

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Spartanburg Community College
    Public
    5,495 students | 24.70 Mi107 Community College Drive
    Spartanburg,  SC  29303
    (864)592-4600     24.705,495
  • Spartanburg Methodist College
    Public
    793 students | 25.60 Mi1000 Powell Mill Road
    Spartanburg,  SC  29301
    (864)587-4000     25.60793
  • Clinton College
    Private, non-profit
    194 students | 35.50 Mi1029 Crawford Rd
    Rock Hill,  SC  29730
    (803)327-7402     35.50194
  • York Technical College
    Public
    5,061 students | 38.50 Mi452 S Anderson Rd
    Rock Hill,  SC  29730
    (803)327-8000     38.505,061
  • Cleveland Community College
    Cleveland Community College Photo - Cleveland Community College
    Public
    2,990 students | 39.50 Mi137 S Post Rd
    Shelby,  NC  28152
    (704)669-6000     39.502,990
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 679 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,686
  • Out-state tuition: $16,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
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For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,284 per year for in-state students and $10,399 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,551 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 62%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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