University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia-Campus, Columbia, SC 29208
Public 4-year
Key Statistics
36,579
Total Students
28,470
Undergraduates
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
61%
Acceptance Rate
28,706 admitted out of 46,682 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
600 - 690
Math
580 - 690
32% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
26 - 32
English
25 - 34
17% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In-State
$12,288
Out-of-State
$34,543
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$26,068
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,421 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,602 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,744 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,936 |
| $110,001+ | $29,493 |
19%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Students Borrowing
$6,342
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
61%
Overall
58%
Full-Time
64%
Part-Time
77%
First-Time Students
60%
Transfer Students
28%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 50%
6-Year Completion 60%
8-Year Completion 61%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
41% Female
59% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
10.5% Some Distance
67.4% No Distance
22.1% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
4% Some Distance
81.2% No Distance
14.8% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
69.7% Black or African American
10.1% Hispanic/Latino
5.6% Asian
4.2% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1% Two or More Races
4% Non-Resident Alien
4.5% Unknown
1.7% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
5
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
8037777000
Address
Columbia-Campus, Columbia, SC 29208
IPEDS ID
218663