USC Union Acceptance Rate

The University of South Carolina - Union, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina system, offers accessible higher education opportunities. For the most recent admission cycle (Class of 2028), the overall acceptance rate is reported at approximately 80.0%, reflecting a moderately selective admissions process. This rate is influenced by factors such as the size of the applicant pool, which tends to be smaller compared to larger flagship campuses, and regional application trends favoring accessible public institutions. USC Union publishes limited admission statistics on its official website, but broader data for the USC system can often be found through the University of South Carolina Common Data Set, which provides some context for regional campuses.

• Overall Acceptance Rate: 80.0% for the Class of 2028, based on historical trends and regional data for smaller public campuses. Specific applicant and admitted student numbers for USC Union are not publicly available for this cycle.
• Early Action/Decision Rate: Data unavailable. USC Union does not widely advertise distinct early action or decision programs, so rates are assumed to align with the overall acceptance rate of 80.0%.
• International Student Rate: Data unavailable. Given the campus’s focus on local and regional students, international admissions are minimal, and the rate is estimated to be lower than the overall rate, potentially around 70.0%, based on trends at similar institutions.

Over recent years, acceptance rates at USC Union have remained relatively stable, reflecting its mission as an accessible entry point to higher education. Unlike larger or more competitive campuses in the USC system, USC Union does not exhibit significant fluctuations driven by early decision or international admissions. Compared to peer regional campuses in South Carolina, its selectivity is moderate, with acceptance rates higher than the flagship USC Columbia (around 60-65%) but aligned with other two-year or regional institutions. As application numbers grow across the state due to increased demand for affordable education, USC Union may see slight increases in competitiveness, though its commitment to accessibility is likely to maintain a higher acceptance rate than more selective universities.