University of South Carolina at Columbia
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$12,688
Avg in-state tuition
$33,928
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina, is home to the University of South Carolina — a public university with about 35,000 annual enrollees. The school has an acceptance rate of 69% and a graduation rate of 77%. UofSC offers more than 300 undergraduate majors and over 250 graduate programs, including 50 online study options. UofSC's campus is home to over 120 research centers and institutes. The school also hosts more than 50 student organizations and clubs and numerous recreational facilities.
Rankings
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- #7 Ranked in Best Master's in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Programs
- #8 Ranked in Best Master's in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs of 2022
- #9 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Library Science Programs 2022
- #20 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Reading Teacher Education Programs
- #25 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
68% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
78% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1140-1340
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards35k
Students enrolled
93%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
72%
Black
10%
Hispanic
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
4%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
3
Total Online Enrollment
33,092
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 2% online
Master's 2% online
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
67%
State Grant Aid
51%
Institution Grant Aid
83%
Pell Grant
18%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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