Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina-Columbia

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a four-year, public school located in Columbia, SC.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

60% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 52,703 applied, 31,701 accepted, and 7,272 enrolled in South Carolina.
2,726 men and 4,546 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,270 SAT, 29 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,270 and ACT score is 29. The SAT score of 1270 is high, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total118012701360
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600640680
Math580630680
ACT Score
Composite262932
Math242730
English252934
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $36,298 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $14,134 for South Carolina residents and $30,160 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.88% compared to last year at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

21,698 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,223.
For freshmen, 6,213 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $6,762.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 38,532 students enrolled South Carolina in 2025.
By gender, 15,466 men and 23,066 women students are enrolled.
There are 30,187 undergraduate and 8,345 graduate students.
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324 Major Programs

  • 26 programs through online
  • 187 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of South Carolina is 79% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The retention rate is 92% for full-time and 92% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
79%
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate
92%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,432 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for South Carolina and the average faculty salary is $111,918. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 7,939 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $77,605.
Number of Faculties
2,432
Average Faculty Salary
$111,918
Number of Staffs
7,939
Average Staff Salary
$77,605

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a member of Southeastern Conference (SEC).
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