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University of South Carolina Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

35,471
University of South Carolina Columbia overview
Location Columbia, South Carolina
Online sc.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of South Carolina Columbia overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Columbia, South Carolina, University of South Carolina Columbia is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 42,045 prospective students applied, and 25,884 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 6,174 enrolled in the school.  31,575 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,896 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,288 plus fees of $400. UofSC is ranked 206 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

UofSC is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of South Carolina Columbia within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
University of South Carolina Columbia overview
SAT 1150/1360
ACT 26/31
Estimated GPA 3.69

Applications Accepted

61.6% 
University of South Carolina Columbia overview
Applications Due Dec 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition

$12,288
In State Costs for University of South Carolina Columbia
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,085
Other Fees$400
Room and Board $10,990
Budget for Other Expenses$4,386
Total One Year Cost$29,149

Out of State Resident Tuition

$33,528
Out of State Costs for University of South Carolina Columbia
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,085
Other Fees$400
Room and Board $10,990
Budget for Other Expenses$4,386
Total One Year Cost$50,389

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

70% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of South Carolina Columbia students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 35%
Biology 8%
Social Sciences 8%
Communication 7%
Psychology 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218663 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Columbia.

Current students may use the University of South Carolina Columbia GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.