University of South Carolina-Union, SC
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • High Transfer • Largely Non-Traditional Students
Main Campus
309 East Academy St, Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-8728
University of South Carolina-Union Rankings
Affordability85
Selectivity1
Retention1
Graduation1
Earnings9
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of South Carolina-Union
-
Bachelor’s
100%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities100%
Admissions
Getting into University of South Carolina-Union
66%
Admission Rate
445
Median SAT Math
475
Median SAT Reading
16
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)390–500
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)410–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)14–18
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of South Carolina-Union
$8K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of South Carolina-Union
17%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
23%
Repayment Rate
$78
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $23K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $11K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 17% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 23% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 29% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 32% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of South Carolina-Union
41%
Retention Rate
59%
Transfer Rate
34%
Withdrawal Rate
16%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 20% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 16% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 15% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 17% | 47% | 52% |
| Other race | 50% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of South Carolina-Union
83%
Employment Rate
$23K
Median Salary
$12K
25 Pctl Salary
$31K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 83% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 78% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 81% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $23K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $31K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $47K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $23K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $26K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of South Carolina-Union
311
Undergraduates
91%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of South Carolina-Union, SC
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23 miles, SW
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