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
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%