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# University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Public two-year regional campus in Lancaster, South Carolina, serving 2,328 students with accessible admissions and low tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 34.736282, -80.787069

### Summary

Public two-year regional campus in Lancaster, South Carolina, serving 2,328 students with accessible admissions and low tuition.

### Description

University of South Carolina-Lancaster is a public two-year institution located in Lancaster, South Carolina, serving the region with general education and liberal arts coursework. As part of the University of South Carolina system, the campus provides pathways for students to begin their higher education in a smaller, community-focused setting before transferring to four-year programs.

In-state tuition runs $7,158 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $17,838. Total enrollment stands at 2,328 students, and admissions are accessible, with a 75.9% acceptance rate. The low cost of attendance makes this campus an economical entry point for students pursuing associate degrees or beginning their bachelor's degree work.

This school works best for students seeking an affordable transition to a four-year university, those testing their fit in higher education, or working adults balancing education with other commitments. The college serves as an effective transfer pathway within the University of South Carolina system. For more information, visit www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/lancaster/index.php.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 218,672
- **State**: SC
- **City**: Lancaster
- **Address**: 476 Hubbard Drive
- **Zip Code**: 29720
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/lancaster/index.php
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $7,158
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $17,838
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $7,158
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $17,838
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,328
- **Acceptance Rate**: 75.9%
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $2,709,928
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities