University of South Carolina-Lancaster

School Highlights

University of South Carolina-Lancaster serves 1,809 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,809 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,686
  • Out-state tuition: $16,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster
(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
125 staff
177 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of South Carolina-Lancaster has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The University of South Carolina-Lancaster diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,809 students
1,619 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
704 students
514 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,105 students
1,105 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of University of South Carolina-Lancaster.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of South Carolina.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
704 students
514 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,105 students
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
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% Asian
16%
28%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
6%
7%
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% White
4%
4%
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% Hawaiian
69%
56%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in University of South Carolina-Lancaster.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.219%
0.2629%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,100
$28,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of University of South Carolina-Lancaster and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of South Carolina by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,686 is more than the state average of $5,692. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,130 is more than the state average of $10,568. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,686
$5,692
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,130
$10,568
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of University of South Carolina-Lancaster and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in University of South Carolina-Lancaster and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,387
$11,729
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in University of South Carolina-Lancaster and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
88%
88%
This chart displays the percent admitted of University of South Carolina-Lancaster and the community college average percent admitted of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Total Avg.
893
888
SAT Reading
435
430
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SAT Math
458
458
This chart displays the SAT Math score of University of South Carolina-Lancaster and the community college average SAT Math score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Total Avg.
54
53
ACT Composite
18
18
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of University of South Carolina-Lancaster and the community college average ACT Composite score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
18
17
This chart displays the ACT English score of University of South Carolina-Lancaster and the community college average ACT English score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
18
18
This chart displays the ACT Math score of University of South Carolina-Lancaster and the community college average ACT Math score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Established in 1959, USC Lancaster admits all students who show promise of academic success. Most of USCL's students are first generation college students from rural areas, small towns, and cities across the central Piedmont area of the Carolinas. Through a broad commitment to equity, an extensive scholarship and financial aid program, and a variety of weekday and evening course offerings, USC Lancaster seeks to make education accessible, affordable, and convenient to the residents of this area.We are more than proud of our history, we are also excited about the future. In 2000, USC Lancaster opened a $10.7 million building, the James A. Bradley Arts and Sciences Building. In 2003, the campus completed another major building project with the expansion and renovation ofMedford Library. In 2005, the campus opened the Carole Ray Dowling Health Services Center on newly acquired property adjacent to the campus. In 2013, the campus broke ground on a new classroom building, Founders Hall, to be opened in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of South Carolina-Lancaster cost?
University of South Carolina-Lancaster'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-Lancaster?
The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Lancaster is 88%, which is equal to the state average of 88%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,809 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,686
  • Out-state tuition: $16,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is Florence-Darlington Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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