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University Of South Carolina Lancaster is in Lancaster, South Carolina. Lancaster is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. University Of South Carolina Lancaster issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at University Of South Carolina Lancaster include business and management and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at University Of South Carolina Lancaster scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 550 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,084 students study at University Of South Carolina Lancaster (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Carolina - Lancaster
476 Hubbard Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
General Phone: (803) 313-7000
Admissions Phone: (803) 313-7073
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 313-7073
http://usclancaster.sc.edu/
University Of South Carolina Lancaster awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 72 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 27 | business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of South Carolina Lancaster in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 121 | 4 |
In 2005, University Of South Carolina Lancaster had a total enrollment of 1,084 students (727 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 377 | 324 | 86% | 258 | 80% |
| Men | 141 | 122 | 87% | 100 | 82% |
| Women | 236 | 202 | 86% | 158 | 78% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 313-7073
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,324 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 890 |
Financial Aid:
University Of South Carolina Lancaster participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 313-7073
University Of South Carolina Lancaster has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $76,768 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $60,602 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $49,599 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $34,561 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $50,631 | 7 | $46,927 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of South Carolina Lancaster Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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