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University of South Carolina-Union

University of South Carolina-Union

Union, SC · Town · 270 students
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$8,065
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
31% typical
$33,699
Earnings 10 years on
$40,902 typical
62%
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of South Carolina Union is a regional two-year branch of the USC system best known for providing affordable, accessible higher education to Upstate South Carolina. The institution excels in offering foundational associate degrees in arts and sciences, along with seamless Palmetto College pathways for students to complete four-year bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields like nursing, business, and education. Campus life is close-knit and commuter-focused, enhanced by an active roster of NJCAA Bantam athletics, student government, and community-engaged service projects. Notably, USC Union stands out for its exceptionally small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship, offering an intimate small-town learning environment paired with the resources and prestige of the broader Gamecock network.

Wikipedia:The University of South Carolina Union is a satellite campus of the University of South Carolina (USC) in Union, South Carolina. It has a branch campus in Laurens, South Carolina. It is a part of the University of South Carolina System and one of the four regional USC campuses which make up Palmetto College. USC Union is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in both art and science. USC Union is also able to offer the USC Aiken Bachelor of Science in Nursing through a partnership with USC Aiken, allowing students to complete the entirety of their studies at either the Union or Laurens campus.

Location
Union, SC, 29379-0729 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
177 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,558$18,238
Books & supplies$792$792
Cost of attendance$19,112$29,792 est.
Average net price$8,065Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,238
In-state: $7,558
Books & supplies$792
Cost of attendance$29,792 est.
In-state: $19,112
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,065
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$7,340
$30–48k
$5,918
$48–75k
$7,482
$75–110k
$13,146
$110k+
$12,638
Grants from the school
48% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $1,401
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Pell students: 36.0% · others: 60.0% 
8 yrs after starting
23% graduated · 59% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$34,202
10 yrs after entry$33,699
Debt
Median at graduation$11,000
Monthly payment$117
Middle 50% owe$5.1k–$11k
90th percentile$22,928
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 70.2% · women 55.8% 
Yield: 57.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 58%Women 42%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
10%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$25,564
Independent
26%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
9%
Where first-years come from
In state (SC)
82.9%
Out of state
7.8%
International
9.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: FL 3 · GA 3 · NC 3 · OH 1

Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
3%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
7%
Varsity sports
CCCAA
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$7,408/mo
Teaching spend
$6,258
per student
Federal loans
6%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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