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University of South Carolina-Union

University of South Carolina-Union is a public 2-year institution in Union, SC. It enrolls about 1,392 students and admits roughly 70% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePublic 2-year
Controlpublic
Level2-year
LocationUnion, SC 29379
CountyUnion County
Enrollment1,392
Acceptance rate70%
Applicants / admitted269 / 188
In-state tuition & fees$7,558
Out-of-state tuition & fees$18,238
Graduation rate (150%)—
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate66%
Average net price (after aid)$11,734
Campus settingTown: Distant
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredAssociate's degree
Websitewww.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/union/index.php
Phone8644298728

Admissions

About 269 students applied and 188 were admitted. Of those admitted, 124 enrolled.

Cost

In-state students pay about $7,558 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $18,238. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.

Cost after financial aid

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,734 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.

Family incomeAverage net price
Under $30,000$7,131
$30,001–48,000$9,654
$48,001–75,000$11,714
$75,001–110,000$14,597
Over $110,000$15,813

Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.

Outcomes

A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.

Where it is

University of South Carolina-Union is in Union, SC, Union County. Its coordinates are 34.7178, -81.6210.

Nearby institutions

Presbyterian College 36 km · ClintonLimestone University 38 km · GaffneyConverse University 38 km · SpartanburgWofford College 39 km · SpartanburgKenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg 39 km · SpartanburgSpartanburg Methodist College 41 km · Spartanburg

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Union?

About 70% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 269 applicants.

How much does University of South Carolina-Union cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $7,558 for in-state students and $18,238 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend University of South Carolina-Union?

About 1,392 students are enrolled.