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University of South Carolina-Sumter Science & Tech Programs

University of South Carolina-Sumter is a public institution located in Sumter, SC. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is University of South Carolina-Sumter?

Get in touch with University of South Carolina-Sumter are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	200 Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150-2498
Phone:	8037758727
Website:	www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/sumter/index.php
Admissions:	www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/sumter/apply/index.php
Financial Aid:	sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/sumter/apply/financial_aid/index.php

How Do I Get Into University of South Carolina-Sumter?

You can apply to University of South Carolina-Sumter online at: www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/sumter/apply/index.php

University of South Carolina-Sumter is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of South Carolina-Sumter

Here’s what University of South Carolina-Sumter requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of South Carolina-Sumter?

University of South Carolina-Sumter has an acceptance rate of 74%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 54% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of South Carolina-Sumter can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	301	239	79%
Women	416	292	70%

Can I Afford University of South Carolina-Sumter?

The average net price after aid at University of South Carolina-Sumter is $9,283. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,158
In-State Fees	$400
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,838
Out-of-State Fees	$400
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,558
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,238

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at University of South Carolina-Sumter receive some form of financial aid (273 students).

Approximately 86% of students at University of South Carolina-Sumter receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,074 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,294.

Student Loan Debt

10% of University of South Carolina-Sumter undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,222 per year.

University of South Carolina-Sumter Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Associate’s Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional.

Gender Diversity

Of the 631 undergraduate students at University of South Carolina-Sumter, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of South Carolina-Sumter undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	17
Black or African American	143
Hispanic	53
White	350
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	37
Non-Resident	20

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of South Carolina-Sumter break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	231
Georgia	12
Florida	2
New York	2
Illinois	1

Additionally, approximately 3.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of South Carolina-Sumter

University of South Carolina-Sumter provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

630 undergraduate students at University of South Carolina-Sumter took at least one online class — of those, 525 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of South Carolina-Sumter

University of South Carolina-Sumter offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Associate’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of South Carolina-Sumter maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.