University of South Carolina-Columbia

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Columbia, SC
(803) 777-7000
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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$12,288

Total Enrollment

36,579

Graduation Rate

77.8%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

10,467

Last reported year

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435 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 51.2201
425 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 52.0801
384 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 26.0101
376 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 42.2704
296 graduates Class of 2023 CIP 31.0504

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Admissions

University of South Carolina-Columbia admits 61.5% of applicants, maintaining moderately selective standards. Prospective students typically need to provide minimum GPA. The process is designed to enroll qualified students, with 7,319 students enrolling in the most recent class.

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Enrollment

University of South Carolina-Columbia enrolls 36,579 students. The student body is 59% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 91% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

University of South Carolina-Columbia maintains a 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a excellent 91% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. Students demonstrate high academic engagement with strong commitment to their educational programs.

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Faculty & Staff

University of South Carolina-Columbia employs 1,753 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 16.6% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

University of South Carolina-Columbia offers programs in 26 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Public Health, General, Finance, General, and Biology/Biological Sciences, General. In 2023, the college awarded 10,467 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $12,288 for in-state students and $34,543 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $26,068. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

University of South Carolina-Columbia achieves a 61.2% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 63.8% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 4 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level FOUR YEAR OR ABOVE
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
Columbia-Campus
Columbia, SC, 29208
Administrator
Michael Amiridis
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $12,288
Out-of-State Tuition $34,543
Average Net Price $26,068

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00344800
EIN: 576001153
IPEDS ID: 218663
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