Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2015
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2015 -2022). This action indicates that the Program has no significant deficiencies.
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% |