Campus & Student Life at University of South Carolina - Lancaster

Home to about 1,810 undergraduates in 2020, USC Lancaster is a small, public university located in Lancaster, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by USC Lancaster can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our USC Lancaster Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

USC Lancaster 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 Lancaster Disability Services.

USC Lancaster for the Military

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

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of South Carolina - Lancaster

USC Lancaster 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 - Lancaster

USC Lancaster has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,810 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 675 (37.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,135 (62.7%).

University of South Carolina - Lancaster is Ranked #1,949 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, USC Lancaster is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank USC Lancaster #1949 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 Lancaster by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the USC Lancaster Diversity Guide.

University of South Carolina - Lancaster Competes in the NJCAA

USC Lancaster has a total of 112 student athletes, 68 men and 44 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 - Lancaster Athletics