University of South Carolina-Sumter
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 631 students.
About This School
University of South Carolina-Sumter is a public institution located in Sumter, South Carolina with approximately 631 undergraduate students enrolled. University of South Carolina-Sumter has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,283 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of South Carolina Sumter is a public college in Sumter, South Carolina. It is part of the University of South Carolina System and one of the four regional USC campuses which make up Palmetto College. It only awards associate degrees and has approximately 1,500 students. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USC Sumter has 2 available nursing programs through fellow USC schools
This is a solid low-cost entry point into the USC system, with an average net price of just $9,283/year and remarkably low median debt of $5,500 — making it one of the more financially sensible options for students in the Sumter area. However, keep in mind this is an associate degree-only campus with just 631 undergrads, so if you're aiming for a bachelor's degree, you'll need a transfer plan from day one. Median earnings of $39,400 a decade out are modest, so go in with clear goals about where you're transferring or how the degree connects to your career path.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (631 undergraduates).
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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.
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