University of South Carolina-Columbia (UofSC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	9,377
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	62%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, UofSC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of South Carolina-Columbia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UofSC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in South Carolina is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UofSC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

61.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,688

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina-Columbia in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,928

Cost of attendance at University of South Carolina-Columbia in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at University of South Carolina-Columbia received on average $7,055 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,055

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,072	19%	$4,905	$5,258,657
Other Federal Grant	3,411	59%	$2,332	$7,955,623
State Grant/Scholarships	3,259	57%	$5,342	$17,409,289
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,816	67%	$3,235	$12,345,517
Total Grant & Scholarships	5,345	93%	$7,055	$37,710,429

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of South Carolina-Columbia students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of South Carolina-Columbia students is 78.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.3%.

78.2%

asian 77.5% 124 students
African American 73.2% 216 students
white 78.9% 3,299 students
unknown 81.0% 34 students
hawaiian 42.9% 3 students
hispanic 73.6% 156 students
International Students 82.3% 51 students
Mixed Race 75.7% 140 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of South Carolina-Columbia provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of South Carolina-Columbia offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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