Paying for University of South Carolina-Columbia

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,688	$34,943 2.99%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,774	$30,160

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of South Carolina-Columbia (South Carolina) are $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $34,943 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,907. It could cover 19.77% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,070 for South Carolina residents and $47,325 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

South Carolina's 4-year tuition is $50,752 for South Carolina residents and $142,328 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $135,318 for South Carolina residents and $226,894 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $34,943 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for South Carolina residents and increased by 2.99% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of South Carolina is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $35,988 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

South Carolina Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,688	$33,928	$16,166
2023-2024	$12,688	$34,943	$18,063
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	2.99%	11.73%
2024-2025	$12,688	$35,988	$20,183

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,774 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $30,160. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at South Carolina is $13,774 for South Carolina residents and $30,160 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

University of South Carolina-Columbia has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $23,722 for in-state and $41,500 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of South Carolina School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $44,488 for in-state and $88,750 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of South Carolina School of Medicine page.

South Carolina Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,774	$30,160	$16,166
2023-2024	$13,774	$30,160	$18,063
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	11.73%
2024-2025	$13,774	$30,160	$20,183

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at South Carolina. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $512 for South Carolina residents and $1,439 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $572 for South Carolina residents and $1,240 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$512	$1,397
	2023-2024	$512	$1,439
	2024-2025	$512	$1,482
Graduate	2022-2023	$572	$1,240
	2023-2024	$572	$1,240
	2024-2025	$572	$1,240

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,063 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 11.73% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.16% compared to the previous year.

The South Carolina's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,977 for state residents and $54,232 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,658 for state residents and $52,913 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At South Carolina
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,688
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$34,943
Room & Board	$12,558	$11,239
Personal Expenses	$5,505	$5,505
Books & Supplies	$1,226
COA (In-State)	$31,977	$30,658
COA (Out-of-State)	$54,232	$52,913

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

South Carolina Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at South Carolina?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at South Carolina is $50,752 for South Carolina residents and $142,328 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of South Carolina-Columbia have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

South Carolina 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$50,752
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,197	$35,452	$35,710	$35,969	$142,328
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$50,752
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,452	$35,710	$35,969	$36,230	$143,362
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$50,752
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,710	$35,969	$36,230	$36,493	$144,403
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$50,752
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,969	$36,230	$36,493	$36,758	$145,451
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$12,688	$50,752
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,230	$36,493	$36,758	$37,025	$146,507

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $135,318 for South Carolina residents and $226,894 for out-of-state students.

South Carolina 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$32,691	$33,432	$34,162	$34,920	$135,318
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$55,200	$56,196	$57,221	$58,277	$226,894
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$33,432	$34,200	$34,958	$35,744	$138,449
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$56,196	$57,221	$58,277	$59,365	$231,059
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$34,200	$34,996	$35,783	$36,599	$141,697
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$57,221	$58,277	$59,365	$60,485	$235,348
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,996	$35,822	$36,638	$37,485	$145,065
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$58,277	$59,365	$60,485	$61,638	$239,764
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$35,822	$36,679	$37,526	$38,405	$148,559
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$59,365	$60,485	$61,638	$62,827	$244,314

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $107,690 for South Carolina residents and $199,266 for out-of-state students.

South Carolina 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,784	$26,525	$27,255	$28,013	$107,690
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$48,293	$49,289	$50,314	$51,370	$199,266
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,525	$27,293	$28,051	$28,837	$110,821
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$49,289	$50,314	$51,370	$52,458	$203,431
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,293	$28,089	$28,876	$29,692	$114,069
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$50,314	$51,370	$52,458	$53,578	$207,720
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,089	$28,915	$29,731	$30,578	$117,437
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$51,370	$52,458	$53,578	$54,731	$212,136
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,915	$29,772	$30,619	$31,498	$120,931
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$52,458	$53,578	$54,731	$55,920	$216,686

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of South Carolina-Columbia	$12,688	$34,943
The University of Alabama	$11,900	$33,200
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
University of Florida	$6,381	$28,659
Vanderbilt University	$63,946
University of Georgia	$11,180	$30,220