Chartered by the State of South Carolina as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation in 1953, the South Carolina Independent College and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) is a charitable organization that is directed by a Board of Trustees composed of leading citizens representing a cross-section of the business, civic, and educational leadership community.
Providing a Public Benefit
The 20 private, non-profit institutions that are members of SCICU enroll over 32,000 students each year and offer a wide variety of traditional degree programs, as well as accelerated and evening college programs for adults. These schools play a significant role in helping the state achieve its economic and postsecondary education goals in three key areas: (1) Increasing choices for postsecondary education to all South Carolinians at a fraction of the cost to the state; (2) Strengthening our state economy and future tax base; and (3) Turning out first-class college graduates on time and with skills valued by South Carolina employers.
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