University of South Carolina Sumter
University of South Carolina Sumter at a Glance
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About University of South Carolina Sumter
According to Wikipedia, The University of South Carolina Sumter is a public college in Sumter, South Carolina. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and one of the four regional USC campuses which make up Palmetto College. It only awards associate degrees and has approximately 1,500 students. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USC Sumter has 2 available nursing programs through fellow USC schools
University of South Carolina Sumter Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 594 | 74% | 59% | 39% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of South Carolina Sumter Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $7,558 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $8,819 |
| 30K - 48K | $8,264 |
| 48K - 75K | $10,470 |
| 75K - 110K | $14,192 |
| 110K+ | $17,809 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of South Carolina Sumter Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of South Carolina Sumter students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $44,967 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of South Carolina Sumter's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 2,116 | 2,116 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of South Carolina Sumter?
University of South Carolina Sumter is located at 200 Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150-2498.
How Safe is University of South Carolina Sumter?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, University of South Carolina Sumter publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of South Carolina Sumter has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of 0.05%. Sumter has a violent crime rate of 1.09% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 3.71%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of South Carolina Sumter Known For?
University of South Carolina Sumter is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
