University of South Carolina-Lancaster
University of South Carolina-Lancaster is one of the twenty public 2-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in Lancaster town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,910 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 319 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 172 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 54%). Every year 23% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of South Carolina-Lancaster's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,548, and fees were $400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,928 and $400 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students1,910 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate54% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 9 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 57 miles radius of University of South Carolina-Lancaster
|
York Technical College
18 miles away |
|
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
32 miles away |
|
Mercy School of Nursing
32 miles away |
|
Central Piedmont Community College
33 miles away |
|
South Piedmont Community College
37 miles away |
|
Gaston College
46 miles away |
|
Northeastern Technical College
48 miles away |
|
Stanly Community College
52 miles away |
|
Cleveland Community College
55 miles away |
|
Midlands Technical College
57 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
|
Arkansas State University-Beebe
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Arkansas State University-Newport
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
Indiana University-East
offers 4 nursing programs |
|
Indiana University-Kokomo
offers 7 nursing programs |
|
Louisiana State University-Eunice
offers 2 nursing programs |
|
Missouri State University-West Plains
offers 3 nursing programs |
|
Southern University at Shreveport
offers 3 nursing programs |
|
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
offers 1 nursing programs |
|
New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
offers 2 nursing programs |
|
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
offers 2 nursing programs |
Admission
65%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 920 to 1110 |
| ACT | 16 to 21 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $290/credit | |
| In State Students | $290/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $722/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,050 | $13,050 | $32,490 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,300 | $20,300 | $50,540 |
| BSN | 125 | $36,250 | $36,250 | $90,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of University of South Carolina-Lancaster's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 49% | $4,342 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $600 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 87% | $4,153 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,257 |
| Federal Student Loans | 44% | $4,616 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $7,000 |
$8,846
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,973 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,276 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,038 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,729 |
| Over $110,000$11,097 |
Calculate your net price
Student Population
1,910
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,161
Women
749
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
64% |
|
Black/African American |
14% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Reviews (0)
If you are a current or former student of this school, please help out prospective students by sharing your experience with the school. We also welcome faculty members and staff members to leave a review and answer students questions.
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
