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University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

#1467 in US ranking Allendale, SC
Type:
Public
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,138
Tuition & fees
$7,558
Avg. aid
$3,050
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
76%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$30,010
1 yr after graduation

What does University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie offer in terms of athletics?

USC Salkehatchie has offered intercollegiate opportunities in baseball, basketball, soccer, and softball. Its teams have competed as the Indians in junior-college athletics; students considering participation should check current team rosters, schedules, and association eligibility rules for the season in which they intend to enroll.

Varsity participation is different from informal recreation or intramural sports. A listed sport does not establish that every men's or women's team is fielded every year, nor does it establish that an athletic scholarship is available. Prospective athletes should discuss recruiting, academic eligibility, and any aid offer directly with the relevant coach and financial aid office.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie?

Student involvement at USC Salkehatchie is shaped by its small, two-campus setting. Students interested in clubs, service, academic interests, or student leadership should check the current activities available at the campus where they will take classes rather than assume that every group meets in both Allendale and Walterboro.

There is an important distinction between a recognized student organization and an institution-sponsored activity that students can attend. For someone hoping to build a peer network or take a leadership role, current meeting schedules, membership rules, and the ability to start a group are more useful than a historical club list.

Who studies at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie?

USC Salkehatchie reported 799 enrolled students in the supplied 2024-25 institutional figures. Its student body includes first-time college students and transfers, alongside people at a wide range of ages.

There were 119 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 36 transfer-in students in the reported entering groups. The age distribution is particularly broad: 314 enrolled students were younger than 18, while 146 were older than 65. These counts describe enrollment, not the circumstances or goals of the people in either age group.

The student-to-faculty ratio was reported as 14 to 1. That institution-wide measure is not a class-size guarantee; actual sections may differ by subject, campus, and format. Because demographic measures can refer to different reporting populations, students should avoid treating a single admissions or ethnicity count as a complete picture of all 799 enrolled students.

How does student life look like at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie?

Everyday student life at USC Salkehatchie is likely to revolve around classes, academic support, and activities scheduled across its Allendale and Walterboro campuses rather than a residential campus routine. Students who commute or take courses at both locations will need to pay particular attention to travel time and the hours when services are available.

Orientation, advising, library use, and opportunities to meet classmates can be especially important for students planning to transfer after an associate degree. With reported full-time and part-time faculty and a varied student age profile, the campus serves people pursuing different educational timelines. Prospective students should compare the actual schedule for their intended courses and activities with their work, family, and transportation commitments.

What libraries are available to students at University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie?

USC Salkehatchie reports two campus libraries, with the Salkehatchie Learning Resource Center identified as a principal library resource. The two-campus arrangement makes it important to check which collections, computers, and study spaces are available at a student's usual location.

Libraries can support coursework through print and electronic materials, research guidance, and access to academic information beyond what appears in a course textbook. Students who expect to study remotely or travel between campuses should confirm current hours, off-campus access procedures, and how to request materials or research help.

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

799

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

114

Total staff

21 full time, 26 part time

Veterans affair office

No

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 799

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 286
Part-time: 513

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 51
Men: 63

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 26
Black or African American: 77
White: 120
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 9
Unknown: 5

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Men––

Soccer

Both––

Softball

Women––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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