University of South Carolina-Columbia (South Carolina) is a four-year, public school located in Columbia, SC. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The South Carolina's 2024 tuition & fees is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $34,943 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 93% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,907.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 35,653 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
South Carolina's acceptance rate is 61.49% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.50%. The median SAT scores is 1270 and the ACT socre is 29.
South Carolina ranked 169th in National Universities and 4th in South Carolina Colleges rankings. University of South Carolina-Columbia is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of South Carolina-Columbia is $12,688 for in-state students and $34,943 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,774 for in-state students and $30,160 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $35,988 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,774 for South Carolina residents and $30,160 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,688 | $34,943 |
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| Graduate | $13,774 | $30,160 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,688 | $35,988 |
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| Graduate | $13,774 | $30,160 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of South Carolina-Columbia offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at South Carolina
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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