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University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Allendale, South Carolina, University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,558

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $11,805
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,238

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $26,143
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie received on average $8,040 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,040
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 117 57% $5,445 $637,122
Other Federal Grant 169 82% $4,830 $816,197
State Grant/Scholarships 146 71% $3,749 $547,321
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 92 44% $1,697 $156,092
Total Grant & Scholarships 189 91% $8,040 $1,519,610

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie students is 20.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.0%.

20.1%

  • African American 14.4% 15 students
  • white 26.8% 33 students
  • hispanic 30.8% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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