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# University of South Carolina-Union

Public 2-year regional campus in upstate South Carolina offering foundational coursework in liberal arts.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 34.717771, -81.621042

### Summary

Public 2-year regional campus in upstate South Carolina offering foundational coursework in liberal arts.

### Description

University of South Carolina-Union is a public 2-year institution in Union, South Carolina, serving students from the surrounding region. The campus enrolls about 1,400 students and focuses on general education and liberal arts coursework, functioning as an accessible entry point into higher education and a pathway to bachelor's degree completion at larger institutions.

In-state tuition runs $7,158 annually, while out-of-state tuition is $17,838. The college maintains an acceptance rate of about 70%, reflecting open admissions policies typical of regional 2-year campuses. This cost structure and enrollment profile make the institution accessible to working-age adults, recent high school graduates, and students seeking an affordable start to a college degree.

This campus works best for students who want to complete foundational coursework before transferring to a 4-year institution, those with flexible schedules, and residents of the Union area seeking local higher education options. For detailed information about program offerings, transfer agreements, and student support services, visit the official website at www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/union/index.php.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 218,706
- **State**: SC
- **City**: Union
- **Address**: 309 East Academy St
- **Zip Code**: 29379
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.sc.edu/about/system_and_campuses/union/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**: 1,392
- **Acceptance Rate**: 69.9%
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $4,922,428
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities