University of South Carolina Union
University of South Carolina Union at a Glance
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About University of South Carolina Union
According to Wikipedia, The University of South Carolina Union is a satellite campus of the University of South Carolina in Union, South Carolina. It has a branch campus in Laurens, South Carolina. It is a part of the University of South Carolina System and one of the four regional USC campuses which make up Palmetto College. USC Union is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in both art and science. USC Union is also able to offer the USC Aiken Bachelor of Science in Nursing through a partnership with USC Aiken, allowing students to complete all four years of study at either the Union or Laurens campus.
University of South Carolina Union Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 62% | 64% | 58% |
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 Union Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $7,558 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $9,428 |
| 30K - 48K | $8,429 |
| 48K - 75K | $9,707 |
| 75K - 110K | $12,415 |
| 110K+ | $16,163 |
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 Union Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of South Carolina Union students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $42,930 a year, and 86% 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 Union's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,903 | 1,903 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of South Carolina Union?
University of South Carolina Union is located at 309 East Academy St, Union, SC 29379-0729.
How Safe is University of South Carolina Union?
No violent or property offenses were reported on University of South Carolina Union’s campus in 2024. 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 Union has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Union has a violent crime rate of 0.97% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 6.63%. 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 Union Known For?
University of South Carolina Union is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
