University of South Carolina – Lancaster

The University of South Carolina Lancaster offers higher education to individuals living in the Lancaster area. At the heart of this mission is to help students prepare for a better future and contribute to the improvement of society. The university’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University and throughout life.

The cost of a higher education is affordable. Full-time tuition is $3,045 for state residents and $7,620 for out of state residents.

The University of South Carolina Lancaster offers many outstanding degree programs. Associate degrees are offered in Cardiovascular Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Classics, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Dance, Economics, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Management, and many other subjects.

Students can also compete in athletics at the University of South Carolina. Collegian sports are offered in baseball, golf, soccer, softball, and tennis.  A pool and gym are also available so that everyone on campus can exercise.

The college also has a Travel Study Program that allows students to earn credit and travel. Recently, students have traveled to Mexico, China, Italy, France, and Spain. New trips are being planned such as an adventure that would follow the steps of Lewis and Clark as they explored what was then the western wilderness of the young United States.

While academics are important, what one learns outside of class is also important. What you get out of college largely depends on how much you put into it.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,600. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $40 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition range estimates:
  • State Residents: $6,500-$7,800
  • Out-of-State: $16,000-$19,450
• Charges for part-time students are:
  • In-State: $270-$320 per unit
  • Out-of-State: $680-$810 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	97%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	96%	$6,336
Receiving Student Loans	39%	$4,583

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, University of South Carolina – Lancaster may provide student services like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance
• Work study style employment
• Employment search assistance

Graduation Rates

University of South Carolina – Lancaster has an overall graduation rate which is around 16%.

Other 4-Year Public Colleges

The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of South Carolina – Lancaster.

• University of South Carolina - Union in Union, SC (48 miles away)
• University of South Carolina - Sumter in Sumter, SC (61 miles away)
• University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie in Allendale, SC (123 miles away)

Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:

• Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in South Carolina
• Review a list of South Carolina state universities