Campus & Student Life at University of South Carolina - Sumter

Home to about 1,387 undergraduates in 2020, USC Sumter is a small, public university located in Sumter, South Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by USC Sumter can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our USC Sumter Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

USC Sumter Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit USC Sumter Disability Services.

USC Sumter for the Military

While not a "service academy", USC Sumter does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit USC Sumter Veteran Services . For more information, check out our USC Sumter for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of South Carolina - Sumter

USC Sumter does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of South Carolina - Sumter

USC Sumter has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,387 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 513 (37.0%). Part-time attendance was 874 (63.0%).

University of South Carolina - Sumter is Ranked #1,329 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, USC Sumter is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank USC Sumter #1329 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at USC Sumter by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the USC Sumter Diversity Guide.

University of South Carolina - Sumter Competes in the NJCAA

USC Sumter has a total of 111 student athletes, 85 men and 26 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of South Carolina - Sumter Athletics