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University Of South Carolina-Sumter

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.

Campus Location

200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150-2498
USA
Main Tel: (803) 775-8727
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Numerous part-time students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate911

Students

Student enrollment was 1,174 in 2007-2008 (866 full-time equivalent).

About 45% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 55% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 5,264
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,680
Books and supplies$ 1,036

Financial Aid: USC Sumter participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  25
Without tenure; working toward tenure  11
Without tenure; tenure not available  16

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Athletics

The school is in the Other for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men67%
Women53%
All58%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal430-540
Math430-530

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (91 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Related South Carolina School Links

List of South Carolina colleges

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