University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public 4-year institution in Columbia, SC. It enrolls about 36,579 students and admits roughly 61% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Columbia, SC 29208 |
| County | Richland County |
| Enrollment | 36,579 |
| Acceptance rate | 61% |
| Applicants / admitted | 46,682 / 28,706 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,688 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $34,943 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 78% |
| Transfer-out rate | 16% |
| Full-time retention rate | 91% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $26,068 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 600–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 26–32 |
| Website | www.sc.edu/ |
| Phone | 8037777000 |
Admissions
About 46,682 students applied and 28,706 were admitted. Of those admitted, 7,319 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $12,688 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $34,943. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $26,068 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,421 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,602 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $22,744 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $26,936 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,493 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,869 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 78% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in Columbia, SC, Richland County. Its coordinates are 33.9968, -81.0269.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
About 61% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 46,682 applicants.
How much does University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $12,688 for in-state students and $34,943 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of South Carolina-Columbia?
About 36,579 students are enrolled.