University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia-Campus, Columbia, South Carolina 29208
4-year, Public City: Midsize
Key Statistics
36,579
Total Students
28,470
Undergraduates
18 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$12,688
% from last year
Out-of-State
$35,972
% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,438
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $13,534
Other Expenses:
$4,530
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $13,594
Other Expenses:
$4,530
With Family
Food & Housing: $7,264
Other Expenses:
$4,530
-17.7%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$32,190
On Campus
+0.7% from last year
$32,250
Off Campus
+5.2% from last year
$18,656
With Family
-3.9% from last year
Out-of-State
$55,474
On Campus
+2.3% from last year
$55,534
Off Campus
+5% from last year
$41,940
With Family
+0.7% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
42% Female
58% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
97% 25 and Over
3% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
52% Out-of-State
47% International
1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
2% Some Distance
65% No Distance
32% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
63% Part-Time
37% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
29% Some Distance
16% No Distance
55% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Asian
4% Black or African American
9% Hispanic/Latino
6% White
73% Two or more races
4% Race/ethnicity unknown
1% US Nonresident
2% Popular Programs
1
Public Health, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
459
graduates
2
Finance, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
425
graduates
3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
391
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(803) 777-7000
Address
Columbia-Campus, Columbia, South Carolina 29208
IPEDS ID
218663
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).