USC Sumter is found in Sumter, South Carolina. Sumter is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at USC Sumter.
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.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. USC Sumter has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,020 in 2005 at the school.
A lot of students at USC Sumter 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
Admissions Phone: (803) 938-3717
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 938-3766
http://www.uscsumter.edu/
USC Sumter awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 74 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for USC Sumter in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 74 | 1 |
In 2005, USC Sumter had a total enrollment of 1,020 students (728 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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 | 503 | 339 | 67% | 238 | 70% |
| Men | 175 | 130 | 74% | 101 | 78% |
| Women | 328 | 209 | 64% | 137 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
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 | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 938-3717
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,324 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 932 |
Financial Aid:
USC Sumter participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 938-3766
USC Sumter has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 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 | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 11 | $58,274 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $49,980 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $37,823 | 4 | $40,215 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $49,969 | 8 | $44,397 |
*: 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 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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