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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.
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Campus Location200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150-2498
USA
Main Tel: (803) 775-8727
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
University Of South Carolina-Sumter HighlightsWhere University Of South Carolina-Sumter 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 54 | 1 |
USC Sumter StudentsThe student enrollment at USC Sumter was 1,174 in 2007 (838 full-time equivalent). About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% 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, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,868 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,780 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,006 |
Financial Aid: USC Sumter participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 10 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
USC Sumter Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 68% | | Women | 58% | | All | 61% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 430-520 | | Math | 420-520 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (54 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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