University of South Carolina—Columbia

Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina—Columbia

Columbia, SC

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$12,688

$33,928

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
580
75th
670
25th
560
75th
33
25th
23
75th
28
25th
23
75th
31
25th
25
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Selective

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

29,221

undergraduate students

9,305

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1801, The University of South Carolina—Columbia is a public comprehensive university. Its 480-acre campus, including a pre-Civil War area listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Columbia, in central South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 38,526
Established in 1801
Coeducational Coeducational

A 359-acre campus located in the heart of South Carolina. The city of Columbia offers the excitement of an urban destination within a close-knit community. It’s full of friendly faces with different experiences and interests but a common love for the region. It’s also bursting with innovation, multinational corporations, beautiful parks, outdoor adventures, art, culture, and everything in between—Southern hospitality is a given. Woven into the fabric of the capital city is the University of South Carolina. Like the city, campus is full of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. It’s a place where students achieve more than they ever imagined.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of South Carolina—Columbia
1501 Pendleton St
Columbia, SC
29208

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
28%
Top 1/4
59%
Top 1/2
90%
Bottom 1/2
10%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
580
75th
670
25th
560
75th
33
25th
23
75th
28
25th
23
75th
31
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Other application fee ACT, College Board, NACAC or Common App application fee waivers are accepted for eligible students.
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (final deadline) December 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline October 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Neither

Selective

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,288
Room $6,868
Board $4,094
Additional fees $400
Books & supplies $1,085
Total $24,735

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Financial Aid Office


P: 803 777-8134
F: 803 777-0941
uscfaid@sc.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined
Baseball
Basketball
Beach volleyball
Equestrian
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Table tennis
Tennis
Volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

CLUB SPORTS: Ballroom, Bhangra, Carolina Club Dance, Kosmic Dance Club, Melanin & Movement, Moksha Dance, Swing Dance, Boxing, Fencing, Jiu Jitsu & Judo, Seidokan Aikido, Wrestling, Rowing, Sailing, SCUBA, Swimming, Water Polo, Anglers, Equestrian - Eventing, Equestrian - IHSA, Mountaineering & Whitewater, Barbell, CHAARG Fitness, Disc Golf, Esports, Movement (Parkour), Students Participating in Unified Recreational Sports (SPURS)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southeastern Conference (Division I level of NCAA), Conference USA (men's soccer) and Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (women's beach volleyball)

Majors

Cert. Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting.
Advertising.
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General.
African-American/Black Studies.
Anthropology, General.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art Teacher Education.
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biostatistics.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Analytics.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.
Chemical Engineering.
Chemistry, General.
Chinese Studies.
Civil Engineering, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Clinical Psychology.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Communication and Media Studies.
Comparative Literature.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Science.
Computer Software Engineering.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.
Conducting.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Creative Writing.
Criminology.
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Economics, General.
Education, General.
Educational Evaluation and Research.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational Psychology.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
English Language and Literature, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Environmental Health.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Epidemiology.
European Studies/Civilization.
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology.
Experimental Psychology.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Film/Cinema/Media Studies.
Finance, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
General Studies.
Geography.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
German Language and Literature.
Health Communication.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Health Services Administration.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
History, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
International Relations and Affairs.
International/Globalization Studies.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Journalism.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Law.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Library and Information Science.
Linguistics.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Science.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Mathematics, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
Medicine.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Pedagogy.
Music Performance, General.
Music Teacher Education.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Musical Theatre.
Neuroscience.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Nuclear Engineering.
Nurse Anesthetist.
Nursing Administration.
Nursing Practice.
Nursing Science.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Organizational Leadership.
Pharmacy.
Philosophy.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Associate/Assistant.
Physics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Public Administration.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Public Health, General.
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Public/Applied History.
Reading Teacher Education.
Real Estate.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
Religion/Religious Studies.
Retailing and Retail Operations.
Risk Management.
Russian Language and Literature.
School Psychology.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Work.
Sociology, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Statistics, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
Women's Studies.

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology

38,526

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

76%

29,221
students

Female
53%
15,614

Male
47%
13,607

24%

9,305
students

Female
61%
5,690

Male
39%
3,615

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

27,046
students

Female
54%
14,540

Male
46%
12,506

7%

2,175
students

Female
49%
1,074

Male
51%
1,101

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

1,717

Transfer applicants enrolled

6%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: May 1

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
India
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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