Overview
Nestled among skyscrapers and palm trees in Columbia, S.C., you’ll find the University of South Carolina — the state’s flagship university. Built upon a 200-year legacy, our university is large enough to provide endless opportunities, but small enough for you to find a tight-knit community.
Whether you’re finding tomorrow’s energy solutions in a research lab, creating a new student organization that sparks your interests, cheering on your Gamecocks to victory or enjoying a sunny afternoon on the Horseshoe with friends, there is something for everyone here. Come join our Gamecock family!
Acceptance Rate:
64%
Average Net Price:
$35,972
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1289
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $37,376 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,798 |
| Books and Supplies | $1480 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
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
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
50%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5787
87%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,214
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$83,413,072
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$62,735,733
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
Students receiving federal loans
47%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,363
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,767
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
42188
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1393
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
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 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1289
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
35,653
Total Number of Undergrads
27,343
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
78%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
175
Faculty Overview
0
100
74%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
100
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
650
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
27%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
34%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gamecocks
School Colors
garnet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
332
Total Female Athletes
382
Intramural Sports
55
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Diving
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Diving
University of South Carolina-Columbia Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,900
Top 5 Cities
Columbia
Charlotte
Atlanta
Charleston
Greenville
Top 5 Employers
Prisma Health
University of South Carolina
IBM
Amazon/Bank of America
Vanguard
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare/ Nursing
Manufacturing
Retail/ Merchandising
Insurance
Finance/ Banking
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
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
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
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