University Of South Carolina-Lancaster
Location and Contact Information
476 Hubbard DriveLancaster, SC 29720
USA
Main Tel: (803) 313-7000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
The University of South Carolina Lancaster is a public university located in Lancaster, South Carolina. USC is one of the four regional campuses of the University of South Carolina. It was founded in 1959. The main campus is spread across an area of 150 acres. The university offers associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in several subjects, including African American studies, business administration, history and education. USC also offers pre-professional programs in various subjects including pharmacy, nursing and criminal justice.
The Psychology Club, Psi Beta, the Outdoor Recreation Club, the Campus Crusade for Christ, the Math Club and Mu Alpha Theta are some of the clubs and organizations on campus.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,528 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,304 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,036 |
Financial Aid
University Of South Carolina Lancaster participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $5,339 |
| Institutional Grant | 30% | $1,384 |
| Federal Grant | 43% | $3,476 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,336 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $669 |
| State or Local Grant | 91% | $3,552 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 33% | $3,779 |
| Federal Loan | 33% | $3,603 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $4,846 |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of South Carolina-Lancaster:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie | Allendale, SC | 965 |
| 2 | University of South Carolina-Union | Union, SC | 367 |
| 3 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 4 | University of South Carolina-Beaufort | Bluffton, SC | 1,502 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Sumter | Sumter, SC | 1,235 |
| 6 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise, VA | 1,964 |
| 7 | Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma, TN | 4,394 |
| 8 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 3,600 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA | 2,967 |
| 10 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu | Pearl City, HI | 1,140 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 160 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 9 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 16 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 21 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,666 in 2009-2010 (1,074 full-time equivalent).
About 47% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 53% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 81% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 89% Women 90% All 89%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 410-510 Math 420-530
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Athletics
The school is in the Other for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration