Campus Facts History
The Community Served
USC Sumter has served 57,311 students since 1966 USC Sumter's average student age is 22 USCSumter minority student enrollment has increased 20% since 1990 USC Sumter offers classes at Sumter & Shaw AFB campuses, Cardinal-Newman High School, Sumter High School, Thomas Sumter Academy, Crestwood High School, St. Francis Xavier High School & Lakewood High School The 2010 Fall Semester enrollment is 1192 - Headcount and 878 - FTE USC Sumter serves more than 2000 different students annually Active-duty military and veterans comprise 15% of the student population USC Sumter students come from the following counties: Sumter (76%); Clarendon (6%); Kershaw (5%); Richland (5%); Lee (2%); Williamsburg (1%); Other (4%) 55% of USC Sumter students are full-time - 45% are part-time 57% of USC Sumter students are female - 43% are male 30% of USC Sumter students are minority Average USC Sumter ACT & SAT scores for freshman are 19.1 and 961, respectively USC Sumter students' declared majors are Arts & Letters (4%); Business (20%); Humanities (4%); Education (14%); Interdisciplinary Studies & Other (2%); Science & Mathematics (11%); & Undecided (45%)
Programs/Degrees/Courses of StudyAssociate Degrees: Arts & Science
(Since 1976, USC Sumter students have earned 3785 associate degrees (the average lifetime earnings for the holder of an associate degree is $400,000 more than for a high school graduate) Baccalaureate Degrees: Education, Liberal Studies, and Organizational Studies
(Since 1981, USC Sumter students have earned 1578 baccalaureate degrees through programs offered by USC Sumter in cooperation with other USC campuses and institutions (the average lifetime earnings for the holder of a bachelor's degree is $900,000 more than for a high school graduate)
Faculty and StaffUSC Sumter has 50 full-time faculty members, with an average annual teaching load of 8 courses each year 78% of USC Sumter faculty hold terminal degrees from the following institutions: Bowling Green State University
Capital University
Case Western Reserve University
Clemson University
City University-London
East Tennessee State University
Florida International University
Georgia State University
Golden Gate University
Loyola University Chicago
Michigan State University
North Carolina State University
Northern Illinois University
Purdue University
Stanford University
State University of New York
State University of New York at Binghamton
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
University of California Riverside
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Maryland
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of North Texas
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Carolina
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Unversity
Virginia State University
Western Michigan University
Yale University Median annual salary of USC Sumter faculty is $49,532 USC Sumter has 56 full-time staff members 16% of USC Sumter staff teach one or more courses each year in addition to their regular duties
The Campus49.5 acres $22 million replacement cost of property and physical plans 236,000 square feet of heated space in eight permanent 120 offices and 75 classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces
Economic ImpactUSC Sumter has a $7.4 million operating budget (81% in salaries and benefits) Grant expenditures in Research, Public Service & other for FY 2009 were approximately $600,000 Grant expenditures in Scholarships for FY 2009 were $2.0 million Capital expenditures for the past ten years have totaled more than $4.6 million
The Sumter Partnership of the USC Educational Foundation (SPUSCEF) gives guidance and direction to USC Sumter fund-raising programs and helps provide an additional source of income to the University so that it can better fulfill its mission. Charitable gifts allow the University to achieve a level of excellence within its programs and activities that would not be possible otherwise. More specifically SPUSCEF oversees the University's $1.8 million endowments and provides additional resources for scholarships, professorships, emergency loans for students, faculty/staff development, art-related activities and recognition of outstanding employees
Campus Events & Programs
Late August -- Opening Convocation with guest speaker
Fall Semester -- Scholars' Tea, featuring a scholarly presentation by a USC Sumter professor
Fall Semester -- AAAS Talent Show
September through May -- Music concerts and shows featuring various artists
September through May -- Art exhibitions highlighting various artists in the USC Sumter galleries
November -- Annual Big Wednesday activities week before Carolina/Clemson football game
January -- Observances of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day with other community groups
March-- Math - Science Contest for high school juniors and seniors
Spring Semester -- Poetry Contest and readings featuring K-12 studentsSpring Semester -- Multi-Cultural Celebratrion and covered dish dinner
Spring Semester -- Celebration of the Spoken Word spotlighting praise, poetry and storytelling
April -- S.C. Junior Academy of Science Competition for middle school & high schools students
Mid May -- Commencement with guest speaker
June -- Summer Film Series with commentary & discussion
Year-round-- William J. Reynolds aerospace art collection in W. J. Reynolds Gallery
Year-round-- The USC Sumter Permanent Art Collection on display in various locations around the campus
Year-round-- Bookstore open featuring books and you favorite team merchandise Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Updated May 2011
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