University of South Carolina-Lancaster
Lancaster, SC · Public · Associate degree-granting
University of South Carolina-Lancaster is a public institution in Lancaster, South Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 668 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,426 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 27.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,616, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.1x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,801 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,426
Graduation Rate
27.0%
Median Debt
$9,616
Average Net Price
$9,801
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.01x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.1x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
668
Admission Rate
83.4%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
43.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,558
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,238
Pell Grant Rate
10.0%
Federal Loan Rate
9.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,306
Income $30K–$48K
$6,462
Income $48K–$75K
$9,072
Income $110K+
$13,884
Student Demographics
White
61.5%
Black
15.4%
Hispanic
10.0%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Associate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,036 | 111 |
| Business | $41,647 | 26 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 13 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Colleges in South Carolina
- Lowest Debt Colleges in South Carolina
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in South Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges in South Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in South Carolina
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in South Carolina
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