Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Online | sc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of South Carolina Columbia within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#206 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#2 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#427 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1360 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.