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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Tuition
34,943
Students
38,804
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

38,804

Graduation Rate

78%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.49%

Apply

46,682

Accepted

28,706

Attend

7,319

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

Sat Range

1180 - 1380

Act Range

26 - 32

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not Applicable

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$12,688

Out-of-State

$34,943

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,974

State/Local Grants

$5,799

Institutional/Scholarships

$2,982

Graduate

In-State

$13,774

Out-of-State

$30,160

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$20,640

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,558

Books & Supplies

$1,226

Personal Expenses

$5,505

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

727

Average Assistance

$12,219

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

102

Average Assistance

$3,939

Academics

Graduation Rate78%

Student Faculty Ratio14:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Finance, General
  • Public Health, General
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Social Work
  • Library and Information Science
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled38,804

Undergraduate

29,034

Graduate

9,770

Full-Time

90

Part-Time

10

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Equestrian
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes