About University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Founded in 1959, University of South Carolina-Lancaster. is a college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,845 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The University of South Carolina-Lancaster Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 53 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Lancaster include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range740-1000
ACT Range15-21

Admissions at USCL are considered Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 41 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 18% were in the top quarter, and 9% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of South Carolina-Lancaster.

13%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
88%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
63%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
25%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
13%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
88%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
63%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
25%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

University of South Carolina-Lancaster REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    7 Students rated on-campus housing 2.1 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    5 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    7 Students rated campus food 2.3 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    8 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    8 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    8 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    8 Students rated local services 3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    8 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of University of South Carolina-Lancaster?

10 Students rated University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Anna

I absolutely love my school because I have a close relationship with my peers and professors due to the smaller class sizes. Also I enjoy having a smaller campus because it lets everyone get to know each other better. Furthermore, I feel like my school prepares students for life after the degree by prepping students for what the job scene will actually be like.

Amanda

For its size and modesty, this institution offers convenient access to dedicated and enthusiastic educators who encourage students to become better citizens and community members while enriching their lives through higher education. If you are in search of quality education for an economic price, the University of South Carolina - Lancaster is the place to be.

Taylor

I could not have chosen a better place to further my education. University of South Carolina-Lancaster makes everyone feel very welcomed. Everyone is willing to help each other out for anything. The atmosphere is great. Professors and others who work on campus are always willing to help in any way they can. I would definitely recommend this school to others.

Kyra

Coming from a small high school, my transition into USC-L was much easier than expected. USC-L has that small town vibe that I was used to, everyone knows everyone. The professors are true professionals in their subject(s) and care about teaching. Student housing and a variety of more sports would probably attract more kids to attend USC-L and give the school more publicity. Overall, I would highly recommend the University of South Carolina-Lancaster to upcoming college students or those who want to transfer to a small school.

University of South Carolina-Lancaster FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of South Carolina-Lancaster?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of South Carolina-Lancaster is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I had a chance to go back i would have three things to tell myself. One is to study a little more to get acustomed to doing so. The second would be to save as much money as possible because things can and will get tough at certain times. My last thing would have to be just to relax it's not as stressful as some people make it out to being.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is small but it is a good size for me and I feel like I am getting a great education there.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates at The University of South Carolina Lancaster are very friendly. If i ever miss a school assignment or day in school, I can count of one of my classmates to give me my missed work and keep me caught up. Everyone seems to work really hard and seem to be dedicated and determined about there career. Some people are slackers though, but hopefully they will realize it and become more dedicated!

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known the nursing program was so difficult to get into.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing I consider about The University of South Carolina Lancaster are that we don't have more programs for students. I think if we had more programs with a variety of activites that students would come more involved about being at school. Also I think we need to contribute to having more programs for children in middle and high shcool on why college is importanat and why they should continue there education after high shcool!

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    I believe the nursing program is very well known.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    There were several great things at the University of South Carolina Lancaster, but I would have to say that one of the best things is the classroom sizes. Many class sizes are small and the college population isn't very large therefore the student gets a better one-on-one time with the teachers. Not only do they get more one-on-one time, the teachers don't have that many students so they get to know the students better which makes more college students feel more welcomed and comfortable.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend this school is everything it is a great school it is a smaller school, classes are great and everyone is so friendly.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    This University is really an all around amazing college! I personally felt very accepted and actually enjoyed school. I knew that if I had any problems with anything I had loads of support and help behind me! The teachers actually WANT you to pass unlike the bigger universities where the classes are so full that teachers never even get a chance to learn your name. This school is not for the students who want to blend in and be surrounded by a huge college population.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

1,845

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

3%

Out-Of-State

95%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending University of South Carolina-Lancaster receive some sort of financial aid. 47% were awarded federal grants. While 37% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,734

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,600

Books and Supplies

$6,840

Room and Board

25,174

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,412
$30 - $48K
$7,267
$48 - $75K
$9,601
$75 - $110K
$11,471
$110K & UP
$11,722

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