University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public · City campus · 29,820 students

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public city college in Columbia, SC, with about 29,820 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well University of South Carolina-Columbia fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

60%

Admit rate

1180–1360

SAT (25–75)

26–32

ACT (25–75)

$31,638/yr

Cost of attendance

$62,177

Median earnings

79%

Graduation rate

92%

Retention

19:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$12,610/yr

$30–48k$16,370/yr

$48–75k$19,976/yr

$75–110k$23,389/yr

$110k+$25,312/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of South Carolina-Columbia.