University of South Carolina-Union
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 270 students.
About This School
University of South Carolina-Union is a public institution located in Union, South Carolina with approximately 270 undergraduate students enrolled. University of South Carolina-Union has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,065 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of South Carolina Union is a satellite campus of the University of South Carolina (USC) in Union, South Carolina. It has a branch campus in Laurens, South Carolina. It is a part of the University of South Carolina System and one of the four regional USC campuses which make up Palmetto College. USC Union is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in both art and science. USC Union is also able to offer the USC Aiken Bachelor of Science in Nursing through a partnership with USC Aiken, allowing students to complete the entirety of their studies at either the Union or Laurens campus.
Worth considering if you need an affordable, low-pressure entry point into higher education — at just $11,125 per year in net cost and only $5,500 in median debt at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely manageable. However, the small enrollment of 267 students signals very limited program options and campus life, and median earnings of $35,400 a decade out suggest graduates aren't landing high-paying careers, so think carefully about whether the degree you want is actually offered here and where it leads.
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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: 38% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (270 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of South Carolina-Union
309 East Academy St
Union, SC 29379-0729
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.
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