University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public university located in Columbia, SC, serving approximately 28,113 students. It has an acceptance rate of 61%.
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Tuition
$12,688
Acceptance
61.49%
Students
36,222
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,934
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,558
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,239
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
78%
Freshman Retention
91%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
61.49%
SAT range
1180 - 1380
ACT range
26 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
36,222
Undergrads
28,113
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
267
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
163
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.42
Property Rate / 1,000
2.1
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Columbia
Violent Rate / 100k
562
Property Rate / 100k
3,609
Location
Institution does not report this
Columbia, SC 29208
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