
University of South Carolina – Columbia
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$12,288
Avg in-state tuition
$33,528
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of South Carolina – Columbia
The University of South Carolina – Columbia is a large public university located on an urban campus in Columbia, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,271, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The university offers 87 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 78%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,288, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $33,528.
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.
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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.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
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
52
Total Online Enrollment
33,092
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 3% online
Graduate Certificate 31% online
Master's 26% online
Doctorate 15% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $12,288 | $33,528 |
Graduate | $13,737 | $29,760 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,085 |
On-campus room and board | $10,962 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,386 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,239 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,386 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,386 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $28,721 | $49,961 |
Off-campus without family | $28,998 | $50,238 |
Off-campus with family | $17,759 | $38,999 |
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
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
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