“USC satellite campus in Union, South Carolina with a branch in Laurens.”
The University of South Carolina Union is a satellite campus of USC in Union, South Carolina, with a branch campus in Laurens. Founded in 1965, it is part of the Palmetto College system and awards associate degrees in art and science, and offers a BSN through partnership with USC Aiken.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceRolling Admission
USC Union accepts applications year-round; encouraged to apply 6–12 months before the intended enrollment term.
International (priority)
International applicants must submit complete applications at least 90 days before the start of the intended semester.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$7,558
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$18,238
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Transfer-focused two-year degrees built on the USC Carolina Core. Students can complete the AA or AS at Union and transfer to USC Columbia or any senior USC campus.
BSN program delivered on the USC Union campus through Palmetto College, allowing students to complete a four-year nursing degree without leaving the Upstate.
On-campus completion bachelor's degrees offered in partnership with Palmetto College — students who complete an associate degree can earn a full USC bachelor's at Union.
High school students complete college credit at USC Union prior to graduation; particularly popular in nursing, education, and STEM pathways.
2 years
The dominant pathway: students complete the USC Carolina Core at Union with smaller class sizes and lower tuition, then transfer with junior standing to USC Columbia or another USC senior campus.
4 years
Four-year BSN delivered entirely at USC Union — a rare opportunity to earn a USC nursing degree without relocating to Columbia. Aligned with regional health-system clinical placements.
4 years
Bachelor's degree designed for working adults and traditional students who completed an associate at a Palmetto College campus. Strong fit for first-generation and place-bound learners.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,238
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
