University of South Carolina Sumter

University of South Carolina Sumter is a public, state school in an urban setting in Sumter, South Carolina. University of South Carolina Sumter was founded in 1966 and enrolls 1,206 undergrads and no graduate students.

As of 2021, the total market value of University of South Carolina Sumter's endowment was $1.8 million For each full-time student, University of South Carolina Sumter spends about $4,064. There are 19 undergraduate students for every full-time University of South Carolina Sumter professor.

2021 University of South Carolina Sumter Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	58%
Average GPA	3.2
In-State Tuition	$7,158
Out-of-State	$17,838

2022 University of South Carolina Sumter Regular Decision Application Deadline

University of South Carolina Sumter Early Admission

University of South Carolina Sumter does not offer early decision or early action.

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2021 Acceptance Rate for University of South Carolina Sumter

It is moderately difficult to get into University of South Carolina Sumter. In 2021, University of South Carolina Sumter accepted 58% of applicants. Out of 698 applications received in 2021, 405 students were offered admission.

University of South Carolina Sumter Waitlist

University of South Carolina Sumter reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into University of South Carolina Sumter?

University of South Carolina Sumter is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to University of South Carolina Sumter, applicants must submit the following items.

University of South Carolina Sumter Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
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University of South Carolina Sumter Average GPA and Test Scores

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to University of South Carolina Sumter is 3.2 out of 4.0.

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Does University of South Carolina Sumter Require Test Scores?

University of South Carolina Sumter does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 69% submitted the SAT. 55% submitted the ACT.

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Does University of South Carolina Sumter Offer Student Housing?University of South Carolina Sumter does not offer on-campus housing for students. Students must commote from at home or find their own housing.

University of South Carolina Sumter students are active in the school's Association of African-American Students, Baptist Student Union and Student Education Association. Convocation, Alcohol Awareness Week Festival, and and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day festivities are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at University of South Carolina Sumter.

Financial Aid at University of South Carolina Sumter

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is University of South Carolina Sumter a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of South Carolina Sumter

About 57% of students who start at University of South Carolina Sumter come back the next year.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Based on this information, how does University of South Carolina Sumter sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is University of South Carolina Sumter a good school for you?

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Where is University of South Carolina Sumter Located?

University of South Carolina Sumter is located in the urban setting of Sumter, South Carolina.

If you want to see University of South Carolina Sumter for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Sumter, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Columbia Metropolitan.

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