UofSC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,688

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of South Carolina-Columbia was $21,898. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UofSC

UofSC net price calculator

$21,898

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UofSC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,898	$114	$12,610	$16,370	$19,976	$22,375	$24,716
2021	$21,784	$3	$12,130	$16,404	$20,325	$22,517	$24,733
2020	$21,787	$1,606 (8%)	$12,426	$16,111	$20,783	$22,382	$24,449
2019	$20,181	$90	$10,819	$15,090	$19,566	$21,363	$23,262
2018	$20,271	$358 (2%)	$12,386	$15,928	$19,592	$20,736	$22,714
2017	$19,913	$479 (2%)	$12,476	$16,179	$19,581	$20,815	$22,529
2016	$19,434	$1,462 (8%)	$11,942	$15,328	$18,245	$20,337	$21,880
2015	$17,972	$752 (4%)	$16,496	$14,180	$18,386	$19,837	$21,516
2014	$17,220	--	$10,048	$13,669	$16,698	$18,601	$20,104

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of South Carolina-Columbia's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$29,398	No change	$12,688	$15,625	$1,085
2021	$29,398	No change	$12,688	$15,625	$1,085
2020	$29,398	$477 (2%)	$12,688	$15,625	$1,085
2019	$28,921	$1,097 (4%)	$12,618	$15,238	$1,065
2018	$27,824	$696 (3%)	$11,862	$14,918	$1,044
2017	$27,128	$7	$11,454	$14,651	$1,023
2016	$27,121	$517 (2%)	$11,482	$14,623	$1,016
2015	$26,604	$597 (2%)	$11,158	$14,438	$1,008
2014	$26,007	$651 (3%)	$10,816	$14,197	$994
2013	$25,356	--	$10,488	$13,890	$978

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UofSC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 9,377 dormitories available to its students at $7,010 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UofSC is $779 per month.
Does UofSC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UofSC for one academic year is $3,980, which works out to $442 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UofSC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,085.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UofSC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,386

If living off-campus, with family: $4,386

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,386
How much is UofSC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UofSC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of South Carolina-Columbia cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$512	$572
For out-of-state students	$1,397	$1,240

Housing and Meal

University of South Carolina-Columbia offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of South Carolina-Columbia for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,980	$7,010	N/A	99	9,377
2021	$4,094	$6,868	N/A	21	9,001
2020	$3,970	$6,700	N/A	21	9,001
2019	$3,858	$6,530	N/A	21	9,049
2018	$3,728	$6,280	N/A	21	8,235
2017	$3,660	$6,040	N/A	21	8,083
2016	$3,566	$6,610	N/A	21	8,013

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of South Carolina-Columbia during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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