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University of South Carolina-Union
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Information Summary
Ranks 1662nd overall and 25th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
59.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,874 |
| Admission
Success rate |
88% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
18 / 960 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
59% / 22% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
363 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Union, SC 29379
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,874 (10,233 urban / 9,641 rural) |
| Households | 8,123 (2.4 people per house) |
| Families | 5,623 (2.91 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,262 |
| Pop. — Asian | 80 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 103 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,541 |
| Pop. — Other | 44 |
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 | Very 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 | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| 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-Union?
Ranks 2444th 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  $4,868 |
$4,324  $4,868 |
$10,384  $11,780 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $932  $1,006 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,858  $6,326 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,791  $4,058 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,395  $3,666 |
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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 | 135 (41 male / 94 female) |
| Admitted | 119 (35 male / 84 female) |
| Admission rate | 88% |
| First-time Enrollment | 82 (23 male / 59 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 67 (20 male / 47 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 15 (3 male / 12 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 363 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of South Carolina-Union 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 |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of South Carolina-Union accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1303rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 49% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 13 / 18 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 18 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 13 / 18 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1236th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 45% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 390 / 490 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 390 / 470 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 780 / 960 |
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-Union Ranks 4589th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,712 | 35 |  56% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,511 | 61 |  97% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,586 | 10 |  16% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,406 | 24 |  38% |
| Any financial aid type | 62 |  98% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of South Carolina-Union?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 18 | 75 | 93 |
Hispanic | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | N/A | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 2 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 98 | 158 | 256 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 122 | 241 | 363 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of South Carolina-Union.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 31 | 48 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 12 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 48 | |||
| Total | 12 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 48 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of South Carolina-Union Ranks 2700th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,478 ($45,421 male / $40,240 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 8 (5 male / 3 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 18 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $98,283 |
University of South Carolina-Union Academics
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, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare and Personal Counseling can help. In particular, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships and Student-Designed Major. University of South Carolina at Union is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of South Carolina at Union.
- Popular majors:
- one hundred percent liberal arts
In addition, for international students, the application fee is 40.
University of South Carolina-Union Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. 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. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of April. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides,
University of South Carolina-Union Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and State/District Residency.
University of South Carolina-Union Students
The school’s size is approximately three hundred degree-seeking undergrads. In addition, the student body consists of ninety-nine percent in-state students and one percent out-of-state students. Additionally, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Commuter campus. University of South Carolina at Union offers Associate degrees.
This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Commuter campus. Remarkably, the school is located 30 miles from Spartanburg, 60 miles from Columbia.
University of South Carolina-Union Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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