University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public, 4-year
Columbia-Campus, Columbia, SC 29208
Quick Facts
28,113
Total Enrollment
61%
Acceptance Rate
78%
Graduation Rate
$50,621
Median Earnings (6yr)
$12,688
In-State Tuition
$24,532
Avg Net Price
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1297
Avg SAT Score
About University of South Carolina-Columbia
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
Location
| Address | Columbia-Campus |
| City | Columbia, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29208 |
| County | Richland County |
President/Chief Administrator: Michael Amiridis (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 28,113 |
Student Demographics
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 58% |
| White | 73% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 630 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 32 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| In-State Tuition | $12,688 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $34,934 |
Financial Aid
| Students Receiving Aid | 19% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,421 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,602 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,744 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,936 |
| $110,001+ | $29,493 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$50,621
6 Years After
$57,722
8 Years After
$62,177
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $34,124 | 75th percentile: $73,603
Earnings by Family Income Background
$44,492
Low Income
$48,721
Middle Income
$55,569
High Income
Student Outcomes
91%
Full-Time Retention
86%
Part-Time Retention
78%
Graduation Rate
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