Description

The Union campus of University of South Carolina is a small college with the benefits of a large state university.

Part of the state’s main university system, University of South Carolina in Union consistently enrolls fewer than 500 students. Nonetheless, USC Union offers the numerous and varied academics seen on a large university campus.

Bachelor’s degree majors pan such subject areas as:

  • Business Economics
  • Real Estate
  • Elementary Education
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Comparative Literature
  • European Studies
  • Film and Media Studies
  • Jazz Studies
  • Pharmacy

USC Union also offers associate’s degrees and continuing education courses.

While its programs of study are numerous and varied, classes still remain small, fostering intimate class discussions.

Student life at USC Union includes several performing arts, religious, recreational and special interest student clubs and organizations.

Admissions requirements include submission of an application, SAT or ACT scores and either transcripts or proof of a GED.

Financial aid is awarded through federal, need-based sources like Pell grants and Stafford loans. There are also merit-based awards to help with tuition costs; these include the Academic Competitiveness Grant as well as institutional scholarships. Tuition assistance for qualifying students is also awarded through the Veteran’s Administration.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

uscunion.sc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$5,528

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,304

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

507

Students

Total Students
507

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
87%
Part-Time
13%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Gender of Students

Women
61%
Men
39%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
26%
Caucasian
60%
Latino
1%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

South Carolina
100%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%