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University of South Carolina-Sumter

University of South Carolina-Sumter

Sumter, SC · City · 716 students
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$7,712
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$42,437
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
74%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of South Carolina Sumter is best known for providing an affordable, highly accessible pathway to a prestigious USC degree, combining the resources of a major state university system with the personalized attention of small class sizes. The campus boasts strong academic programs in business administration, teacher education, and nursing—the latter offered in partnership with USC Aiken—alongside versatile Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. Undergraduates enjoy a close-knit, welcoming campus culture where they can participate in vibrant student organizations and cheer on the "Fire Ants" NJCAA athletic teams. What truly sets USC Sumter apart is its seamless integration with USC’s Palmetto College, which allows students to complete select four-year degrees entirely online or on-site in Sumter, as well as its exceptional support and benefits for military-affiliated students due to its close proximity to Shaw Air Force Base.

Wikipedia:The University of South Carolina Sumter is a public college in Sumter, South Carolina. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and one of the four regional USC campuses which make up Palmetto College. It only awards associate degrees and has approximately 1,500 students. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USC Sumter has 2 available nursing programs through fellow USC schools

Location
Sumter, SC, 29150-2498 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
162 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,558$18,238
Books & supplies$792$792
Cost of attendance$17,964$28,644 est.
Average net price$7,712Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,238
In-state: $7,558
Books & supplies$792
Cost of attendance$28,644 est.
In-state: $17,964
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,712
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$5,894
$30–48k
$5,582
$48–75k
$8,586
$75–110k
$11,560
$110k+
$12,380
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
32% graduated · 48% transferred · 20% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,439
10 yrs after entry$42,437
Debt
Median at graduation$9,250
Monthly payment$98
Middle 50% owe$3k–$12.5k
90th percentile$19,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
18%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$29,037
Independent
33%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
8%
Black
25%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Cross Country
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$7,501/mo
Teaching spend
$8,462
per student
Federal loans
10%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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