University of South Carolina-Columbia
The University of South Carolina is a 4-year public research institution in the state capital of Columbia. South Carolina encompasses 12 colleges conferring undergraduate degrees. Additionally, U of SC is home to the first freestanding academic library in the US and the world’s largest Ernest Hemingway collection. For students interested in the arts, the U of SC campus is home to two art galleries and the university’s Theater and Dance departments mount several productions throughout the year.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1289
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
35,653
Total Number of Undergrads
27,343
Classroom Sizes
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
78%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,688 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $34,943 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,558 |
| Books and Supplies | $1226 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,880
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,214
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,773
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,631
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
500
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
27%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gamecocks
School Colors
garnet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Columbia
Charlotte
Atlanta
Charleston
Greenville
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
52%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,900
What Students Are Saying
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