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University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina is a large, public institution located in Columbia, sc. Founded in 1801, University of South Carolina offers undergraduate degrees in 244 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 26,840 undergraduates
cost $12,688 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of South Carolina? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 64.1%
SAT score average 1304
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
219 days away Application deadline date

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October
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of South Carolina is known for one of its top majors: Finance and Financial Management Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Computer Science and Information Technology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Finance and Financial Management Services
Public Health
Research and Experimental Psychology
Marketing
Biology, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,688
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,780
Books & supplies $1,085
Other expenses $4,386
Cost of attendance* $29,939
Average financial aid package $16,079
Estimated cost $13,860 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,928
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,780
Books & supplies $1,085
Other expenses $4,386
Cost of attendance* $51,179
Average financial aid package $16,079
Estimated cost $35,100 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of South Carolina has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,840, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

36,579

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
59%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of South Carolina, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Columbia-Campus, Columbia, SC 29208
phone 803-777-7000
address www.sc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of South Carolina to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of South Carolina?

University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina? 

The acceptance rate for University of South Carolina is 64%.

What’s the average GPA for University of South Carolina?

The average high school GPA for University of South Carolina students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of South Carolina?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of South Carolina including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $119,756.

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