University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC • public • I | SEC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 30,016 • Total: 39,611

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Columbia-Campus
Columbia, SC
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Website

www.sc.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 12,810 (42.7%) • Female: 17,206 (57.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,313	4.4%
Black/African American	2,889	9.6%
Hispanic/Latino	1,799	6.0%
White	21,645	72.1%
Two or More Races	1,271	4.2%
International	722	2.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

61.5%

28,706 admitted from 46,682 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 600-690
Math: 580-690
Total: 1180-1380

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

26-32

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$65

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	10/15/2025
RD:	12/01/2025

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

77.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

68.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

91.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$27,260

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$50,544

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $12,288
Out-of-state: $35,572

Room & Board

$13,534

Books & Supplies

$1,438

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,634
$30,001-48,000	$14,953
$48,001-75,000	$19,859
$75,001-110,000	$24,478
$110,001+	$28,125

Students Receiving Pell Grants

79%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

SEC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Equestrian Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

ACT 33+

In-State Awards

$500-$20,000/yr

4 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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