Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2022
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2022 -2029). This action indicates that the Program has met all Standards and Key Elements as identified in the ACPHA Self-Study and Policies.
Profile of Accredited Program
School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
University of South Carolina
Carolina Coliseum, 701 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Degrees Awarded:
- BS Hospitality Management
- BS Tourism Management
Program Student Profile
Academic Years: 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
| Undergraduate Enrollment – Major | 3 Year Ago | 2 Year Ago | 1 Year Ago |
| Number of Students | 697 | 664 | 658 |
| Number of Graduates | 178 | 190 | 194 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 | :1 |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | 89.7 % | 89% | % |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after graduation | 89% | 74% | 57% |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation | 7% | 12% | 20% |