University of South Carolina-Lancaster

    Lancaster, SC, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Distant town
    • Community college

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    University of South Carolina-Lancaster Cost & Financial Aid

    At University of South Carolina-Lancaster, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $8,763 a year after grants, against $16,006 for families earning over $110,000.

    University of South Carolina-Lancaster average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $10,750

    $5,653 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$8,763
    $30,001 to $48,000$9,350
    $48,001 to $75,000$8,562
    $75,001 to $110,000$12,751
    Over $110,000$16,006

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $7,558
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $18,238
    Average net price
    $10,750
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    10.1%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    University of South Carolina-Lancaster cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    36%
    Books and supplies
    4%
    Other costs
    60%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $7,558
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $18,238
    Books and supplies
    $792
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $21,138

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at University of South Carolina-Lancaster

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    7.9%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $9,277
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $105

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at University of South Carolina-Lancaster: the college's own scholarships, programs from SC and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · GPA 3.0+

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      Federal

      Goldwater Scholarship

      Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation

      Award
      Up to $7,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • Renewable
    • Federal grant · Need-based

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      Federal

      Federal Pell Grant

      U.S. Department of Education

      Award
      Up to $7,395
      Closes
      Rolling
      • Need-based
      • Renewable

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