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University of South Carolina-Lancaster
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Information Summary
Ranks 1348th overall and 20th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
66.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,874 |
| Admission
Success rate |
91% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
20 / 1020 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
65% / 29% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,195 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lancaster, SC 29720
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,070 (23,553 urban / 20,517 rural) |
| Households | 16,940 (2.57 people per house) |
| Families | 12,251 (3.02 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 12,978 |
| Pop. — Asian | 196 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 214 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 30,465 |
| Pop. — Other | 531 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of South Carolina-Lancaster?
Ranks 2445th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,608 | $4,608 | $11,520 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $260 | $260 | $260 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $192 | $192 | $480 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $5,874 | $5,874 | $12,786 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,258 | $16,258 | $23,170 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,540 | $9,540 | $16,452 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,324 |
$4,324 |
$10,384 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $932 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,858 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,791 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,395 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 450 (157 male / 293 female) |
| Admitted | 408 (146 male / 262 female) |
| Admission rate | 91% |
| First-time Enrollment | 284 (111 male / 173 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 259 (100 male / 159 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 25 (11 male / 14 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,195 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of South Carolina-Lancaster use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of South Carolina-Lancaster accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1234th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 51% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 14 / 21 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 19 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 20 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1144th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 49% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 380 / 490 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 400 / 530 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 780 / 1020 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of South Carolina-Lancaster Ranks 4172nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,868 | 89 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,616 | 209 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,026 | 46 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,689 | 66 | |
| Any financial aid type | 226 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of South Carolina-Lancaster?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 94 | 244 | 338 |
Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 6 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 4 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 295 | 486 | 781 |
Race Unknown | 13 | 32 | 45 |
| Total | 414 | 781 | 1,195 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of South Carolina-Lancaster.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 67 | 108 | |
| N/A | 18 | 18 | |
| 6 | 9 | 15 | |
| 7 | 5 | 12 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Business/Commerce, General | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | 6 | 15 | |||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 4 | 108 | |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 2 | 15 | 1 | 18 | ||||
| Total | 1 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 5 | 153 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of South Carolina-Lancaster Ranks 2159th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $48,209 ($48,106 male / $48,336 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 29 (16 male / 13 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 33 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $401,135 |
University of South Carolina-Lancaster Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. University of South Carolina at Lancaster is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination and ROTC, Army.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of South Carolina at Lancaster.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN)
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General
Again, for international students, the application fee is 40. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $422 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, however did not report the exact number of transfer students.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 30th of August. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 30th of August. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of April. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster Students
The school’s size is approximately seven hundred and sixty-eight degree-seeking undergrads. University of South Carolina at Lancaster offers Associate degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-nine percent in-state students, one percent out-of-state students, one percent american indian per alaskan native, less than one percent asian per pacific islander, twenty-four percent black per non-hispanic, less than one percent hispanic, seventy-two percent white per non-hispanic and two percent race per ethnicity unreported.
In other words, the school is located 50 miles from Columbia, 40 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina.This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as health sciences facilities; diabetic education center.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball















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