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University of South Carolina Sumter, USC Sumter, is one of the seven regional campuses of the University of South Carolina. It was established in 1965 as the Sumter branch of Clemson University. However, due to poor rates of enrollment, the branch's relationship with Clemson University was terminated in 1973, and the institute became a part of the USC system. USC Sumter currently occupies a 50-acre campus in Sumter, South Carolina.
USC Sumter offers associate's degrees in arts, and science, and baccalaureate degrees in education, business, interdisciplinary studies, and nursing. Students can also opt for distance education programs. The academic divisions of the university are:
The sports teams of USC Sumter are known as the Fire Ants, and they compete in Region X of NJCAA's Division I. The athletics department fields men's teams in baseball, and soccer, and women's teams in softball, and soccer.
Students attend USC Sumter in Sumter, SC, a small city. The school is a public institution. USC Sumter degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. USC Sumter is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,174 students at USC Sumter (as of 2007).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Carolina Sumter
200 Miller Rd
Sumter, SC 29150-2498
General Phone: (803) 775-8727
http://www.uscsumter.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 54 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for USC Sumter in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 54 | 1 |
In 2007, USC Sumter had a total enrollment of 1,174 students (838 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 97% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sumter, 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 | 611 | 375 | 61% | 255 | 68% |
| Men | 214 | 146 | 68% | 101 | 69% |
| Women | 397 | 229 | 58% | 154 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,868 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,006 |
Financial Aid:
USC Sumter participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342600)
USC Sumter has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $82,539 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $64,649 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $56,468 | 4 | $58,845 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $48,801 | 3 | $44,549 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $33,405 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $51,289 | 10 | $49,851 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets USC Sumter Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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