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University of South Carolina-Union

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Distant | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

25:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

University of South Carolina-Union

309 East Academy St, Union, South Carolina 29379

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Phone

(864) 429-8728

Website
www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/union/index.php

Mission Statement

In a sophisticated, democratic society, citizens must be literate, self-disciplined and inquisitive. They must respect and enjoy critical thought and the search for truths. Therefore, the purpose of USC Union is to give the people of Union and surrounding counties an intellectual, social, cultural and physical setting which challenges them to grow in many ways and to develop a desire for lifelong learning.

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Mission Statement

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In a sophisticated, democratic society, citizens must be literate, self-disciplined and inquisitive. They must respect and enjoy critical thought and the search for truths. Therefore, the purpose of USC Union is to give the people of Union and surrounding counties an intellectual, social, cultural and physical setting which challenges them to grow in many ways and to develop a desire for lifelong learning.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$7,558

Out of state

$18,238
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
99%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 96.0% $5,576
State/local grants 90.0% $4,437
Institutional grants 48.0% $1,229
Loans 41.0% $5,565

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$1,600 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
80.08%
  • Apply 236
  • Accepted 189
  • Attend 110

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$40
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
55%
Male Students
45%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian67.58%
  2. Black14.03%
  3. Not Specified6.01%
  4. Hispanic/Latino5.83%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities4.72%
  6. Asian1.37%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.46%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,738

Undergraduate students

1,738

Full Time Students
27%
Part Time Students
73%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Soccer

    • Female

    • Softball
    • Volleyball
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