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University of South Carolina - Sumter
- 200 Miller Rd
- Sumter, SC 29150
- OPEID College Code: 00342600
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- General Phone: (803) 775-8727
- Dean: C. Leslie Carpenter
- Website: www.uscsumter.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,174

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public 2-Year Colleges Under 4-Year Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uscsumter.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 214 | 397 | 611 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 146 (68%) | 229 (58%) | 375 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 101 (69%) | 154 (67%) | 255 (68%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 141 | 55% |
| ACT ® Exam | 121 | 47% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 37% | 95% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,060 | $3,301 | $3,812 | $1,494 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 299 | 223 | 189 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,868 | $4,652 | $4,324 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,780 | $11,228 | $10,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,006 | $975 | $932 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,326 | $6,128 | $5,838 |
| Other Expenses | $4,058 | $3,931 | $3,791 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,666 | $3,931 | $3,395 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,874 | $5,627 | $5,256 |
| Out of State | $12,786 | $12,203 | $11,316 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,258 | $15,686 | $14,885 |
| Out of State | $23,170 | $22,262 | $20,945 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,540 | $9,179 | $8,651 |
| Out of State | $16,452 | $15,755 | $14,711 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 54 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,174 Undergraduate: 1,174
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 465 Female: 709
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 465 Female: 709
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 668 Part-Time: 506
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 668 Part-Time: 506
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 12 | 1% |
| Black | 319 | 27% |
| Asian | 20 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2% |
| White | 722 | 61% |
| Unknown | 69 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 180 | 15% |
| Ages 18-19 | 418 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 179 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 117 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 115 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 54 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 39 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 49 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 15 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 169 | 109 | 60 |
| Faculty Status | 76 | 45 | 31 |
| Tenured Faculty | 25 | 25 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 74 | 43 | 31 |
| Primarily Instruction | 74 | 43 | 31 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Other Professionals | 35 | 31 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 56 | 31 | 25 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 7 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,921 (39) | $51,289 (29) | $49,851 (10) |
| Professor | $64,438 (8) | $64,649 (7) | $62,959 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $57,199 (13) | $56,468 (9) | $58,845 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,383 (9) | $48,801 (6) | $44,549 (3) |
| Instructor | $33,374 (9) | $33,405 (7) | $33,263 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,165 (4) | $82,539 (3) | $81,042 (1) |
| Professor | $86,729 (2) | $86,729 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $77,602 (2) | $74,161 (1) | $81,042 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,438 (43) | $52,812 (32) | $51,347 (11) |
| Professor | $65,743 (10) | $66,052 (9) | $62,959 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $58,038 (15) | $56,889 (10) | $60,337 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,383 (9) | $48,801 (6) | $44,549 (3) |
| Instructor | $33,374 (9) | $33,405 (7) | $33,263 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,750 | $5,500 | $1,250 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 81% | 19% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 44 | 32 | 12 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 44 | 32 | 12 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,020 | $27,736 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 23%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 3% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 1% |
| Female | 4% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | 14% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 3% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
