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 1,244 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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: 1,244 students
In-state tuition: $6,686
Out-state tuition: $16,130
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of University of South Carolina-Union has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The University of South Carolina-Union diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,244 students
1,619 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
335 students
514 students
# Part-Time Students
909 students
1,105 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
708 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
514 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
909 students
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
17%
28%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
7%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
72%
56%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3125%
0.2629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$28,800
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,130
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
89%
88%
SAT Total Avg.
883
888
SAT Reading
425
430
SAT Math
458
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Total Avg.
46
53
ACT Composite
15
18
ACT English
15
17
ACT Math
16
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of South Carolina-Union cost?
University of South Carolina-Union'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-Union?
The acceptance rate of University of South Carolina-Union is 89%, which is higher than the state average of 88%.
What is University of South Carolina-Union's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 1,244 students
In-state tuition: $6,686
Out-state tuition: $16,130
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
