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University of South Carolina - Union
- 309 East Academy St
- Union, SC 29379
- OPEID College Code: 00492700
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- General Phone: (864) 429-8728
- Dean: Hugh C. Rowland
- Website: uscunion.sc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 398
- College Mascot: Bantams
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- 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
- 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 Very Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sc.edu
- 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 | 41 | 94 | 135 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 35 (85%) | 84 (89%) | 119 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 23 (66%) | 59 (70%) | 82 (69%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 37 | 45% |
| ACT ® Exam | 40 | 49% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 390 | 490 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 13 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 18 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 63% | 100% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,533 | $3,493 | $3,461 | $1,791 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 78 | 70 | 61 |
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 | $5,858 |
| 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 | $14,905 |
| Out of State | $23,170 | $22,262 | $20,965 |
| 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 | 48 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 398 Undergraduate: 398
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 140 Female: 258
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 140 Female: 258
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 182 Part-Time: 216
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 182 Part-Time: 216
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 99 | 25% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.5% |
| White | 284 | 71% |
| Unknown | 10 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 142 | 36% |
| Ages 18-19 | 120 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 33 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 16 | 4% |
| Ages 25-29 | 23 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 14 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 17 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 22 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 7 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 54 | 30 | 24 |
| Faculty Status | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 24 | 7 | 17 |
| Primarily Instruction | 24 | 7 | 17 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,033 (6) | $48,332 (3) | $41,734 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,472 (3) | $52,950 (1) | $41,734 (2) |
| Instructor | $44,593 (3) | $46,023 (2) | $41,735 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,167 (1) | $42,167 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $42,167 (1) | $42,167 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,528 (7) | $44,874 (4) | $41,734 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,472 (3) | $52,950 (1) | $41,734 (2) |
| Instructor | $42,070 (4) | $42,182 (3) | $41,735 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 13%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 20% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 22% |
| White | 20% |
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