SC Lancaster Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.44%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,558
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,238
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SC Lancaster:
- Total Enrollment: 2,687, including 608 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.3% men, 57.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 25%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 52%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 43%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 4 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's.
SC Lancaster Overview
University of South Carolina-Lancaster (SC Lancaster) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Lancaster, SC. It is classified as large Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The SC Lancaster's tuition & fees is $7,558 for South Carolina residents and $18,238 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $2,693.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,687 and the students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 (4.17%).
SC Lancaster's acceptance rate is 83.44% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 66.22%.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of South Carolina-Lancaster is $7,558 for in-state students and $18,238 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,558 for South Carolina residents and $18,238 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,558 | $18,238 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,558 | $18,238 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of South Carolina-Lancaster offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SC Lancaster
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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