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University of South Carolina-Sumter

200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150

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The University of South Carolina Sumter, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina, has as its mission to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for the Sumter area. At the heart of this mission is a teaching faculty of high quality dedicated to excellence in instruction, scholarship, public and professional service and creative endeavor which enrich the classroom experience. USC Sumter offers a varied curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and aimed at preparing students to continue their education in the university and throughout life. The University of South Carolina Sumter recruits students prepared to begin or planning to complete a baccalaureate level education.

School Highlights

University of South Carolina-Sumter serves 1,419 students (36% 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 1,419 students
In-state tuition: $6,686
Out-state tuition: $16,130
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

University of South Carolina-Sumter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

University of South Carolina-Sumter

(SC) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

99 staff

177 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of University of South Carolina-Sumter has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The University of South Carolina-Sumter diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,419 students

1,619 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

514 students

# Part-Time Students

905 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-Sumter.

This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of South Carolina.

# Enrollment Undergraduate

861 students

359 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

514 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

4 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

905 students

1,105 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

10 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

260 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

22%

28%

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% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

% White

% Hawaiian

55%

56%

This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in University of South Carolina-Sumter and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

% Two or more races

10%

% Unknown races

n/a

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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.

0.63

0.60

This chart displays the diversity score of University of South Carolina-Sumter and the community college average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.2967%

0.2629%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of University of South Carolina-Sumter and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.2967%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,400

$28,800

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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

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

94%

93%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in University of South Carolina-Sumter 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

$8,875

$11,729

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in University of South Carolina-Sumter 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

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Acceptance Rate

84%

88%

This chart displays the percent admitted of University of South Carolina-Sumter and the community college average percent admitted of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

SAT Total Avg.

945

888

SAT Reading

475

430

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SAT Math

470

458

This chart displays the SAT Math score of University of South Carolina-Sumter 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.

ACT Composite

ACT English

ACT Math

ACT Writing

n/a

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

The University of South Carolina Sumter was established to encourage higher education in Sumter and adjacent counties. It primarily serves students from Sumter, Lee, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Kershaw counties. The institution itself grants the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees and provides for the completion of selected bachelor degrees on campus through cooperative agreements with other institutions. As early as 1960, a dialogue was established between representatives of Sumter and Clemson University to establish a two-year branch campus. The desire for an institution of higher learning was not abated after the opening of Sumter Area Technical Center in 1962 and a partnership was struck in 1965 to establish Clemson's first academic branch in Sumter. The Sumter County Commission for Higher Education resisted this concept, but were ultimately forced to agree to the plot selected by Edwards. The site occupied 35 acres of grassy fields that once served as the Sumter Airport. The original campus designed by Charles McCreight consisted of four one-story buildings: an Administration Building, Classroom Building, Science Building and Library totaling 59,000 square feet. The Administration Building was sited on Miller Drive, considered the "front door" of the campus. The remaining buildings were located behind the Administration Building, forming a pedestrian courtyard between them. The landscape design by Robert Marvin featured many trees, mostly live oaks and bald cypress trees. The facility was formally dedicated on April 24, 1967. A full range of programs is available on the USC Sumter campus from associate degrees through a variety of graduate offerings. The bachelor's degree offerings in business administration, elementary education, early childhood education, interdisciplinary studies, and nursing meet the educational needs of most students without having to leave Sumter. A wide range of transfer programs is also available into undergraduate programs such as accounting, engineering, pharmacy, liberal arts, biology, computer science, criminal justice, media arts without loss of any credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of South Carolina-Sumter cost?

University of South Carolina-Sumter'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-Sumter?

The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Sumter is 84%, which is lower than the state average of 88%.

What is University of South Carolina-Sumter's ranking?

University of South Carolina-Sumter ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 1,419 students
In-state tuition: $6,686
Out-state tuition: $16,130
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 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.