University Of South Carolina-Sumter
Location and Contact Information
200 Miller RdSumter, SC 29150-2498
USA
Main Tel: (803) 775-8727
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
The University of South Carolina Sumter was established in 1966. It is a public university located in Sumter, South Carolina. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 50 acres. USC awards associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the arts, science and business, among others. Courses are also offered through distance education programs. USC is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Division of Arts and Letters
- Division of Business Administration and Economics
- Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
- Division of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
USC offers several clubs and organizations, including the Association of African-American Students, Protect Animals With Shelter (PAWS), the Student Government Association, the Outdoor Adventure Club and the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, among others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
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
USC Sumter participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 95% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 94% | $6,415 |
| Institutional Grant | 30% | $1,940 |
| Federal Grant | 42% | $4,328 |
| Pell Grant | 42% | $3,696 |
| Other Federal Grant | 27% | $974 |
| State or Local Grant | 88% | $4,114 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 31% | $4,451 |
| Federal Loan | 30% | $4,290 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $9,921 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
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-Sumter:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windward Community College | Kaneohe, HI | 1,959 |
| 2 | Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | 340 |
| 3 | Young Harris College | Young Harris, GA | 654 |
| 4 | New College of Florida | Sarasota, FL | 785 |
| 5 | Marymount College | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 575 |
| 6 | Marion Military Institute | Marion, AL | 453 |
| 7 | Cottey College | Nevada, MO | 331 |
| 8 | Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | 384 |
| 9 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | 327 |
| 10 | New Mexico Military Institute | Roswell, NM | 446 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 56 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 26 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,235 in 2009-2010 (862 full-time equivalent).
About 44% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 56% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 81% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 65% Women 54% All 58%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-520 Math 430-540
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)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies