University of South Carolina-Union is a public 2-year college in Union, South Carolina with 270 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, costs an average of $10,545 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of South Carolina-Union acceptance rate and admissions
University of South Carolina-Union admitted 62% of applicants for fall 2024.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
University of South Carolina-Union tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,558 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,238 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $21,138 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $10,545 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $10,545 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,593 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of South Carolina-Union's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of South Carolina-Union graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $42,930 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Students and location
- 270 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 42% women, 58% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Union?
University of South Carolina-Union admitted 62% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of South Carolina-Union cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,558 for in-state students and $18,238 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $10,545 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of South Carolina-Union test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of South Carolina-Union reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Union?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do University of South Carolina-Union graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $42,930 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.