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University of South Carolina-Sumter

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 84%
Students retention rate 51%
On-time graduation rate 30%

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

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that University of South Carolina-Sumter is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of South Carolina-Sumter 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-Sumter is reported to be 30%, 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-Sumter is 51% , 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-Sumter 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

83.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,558

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina-Sumter 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-Sumter 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, 94 of freshman students at University of South Carolina-Sumter received on average $8,130 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.

$8,130
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 111 48% $4,628 $513,729
Other Federal Grant 185 80% $3,737 $691,262
State Grant/Scholarships 199 87% $4,563 $908,042
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 88 38% $1,874 $164,916
Total Grant & Scholarships 217 94% $8,130 $1,764,220

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of South Carolina-Sumter 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-Sumter students is 29.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

29.7%

  • African American 31.2% 19 students
  • white 26.7% 36 students
  • unknown 30.8% 4 students
  • hispanic 35.7% 5 students
  • International Students 80.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

University of South Carolina-Sumter 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-Sumter 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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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