University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 271 students.
About This School
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie is a public institution located in Allendale, South Carolina with approximately 271 undergraduate students enrolled. University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,229 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie is a public college with campuses in Allendale and Walterboro, South Carolina. It is one of four regional University of South Carolina System campuses which make up Palmetto College. USC Salkehatchie is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as part of the flagship campus. More than 1,100 students attend at one of its two sites.
Worth considering if you need an affordable, low-pressure entry point into higher education — at just $12,395/year net and only $6,500 in median debt at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. However, the numbers tell a mixed story: median earnings of $29,200 a decade after enrollment suggest graduates often struggle to build financial momentum, and the tiny campus of 290 students in rural Allendale means limited social life, extracurriculars, and career networking. This works best as a stepping stone — particularly for students planning to transfer to a larger USC campus — rather than a four-year destination.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (271 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie
465 James Brandt Blvd
Allendale, SC 29810-0617
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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