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University of South Carolina: Columbia campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Carolina

University of South Carolina: Columbia

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
60.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹33,78,922Out-of-state
Students
29,820Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

60.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 25.2%–95.2%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 61.49%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 61.5% (28,706/46,682; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

60 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 46,682
Offered a place 28,706
Enrolled 7,319

25.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1180-1360
4001600
ACT composite26-32
136

What a year costs

₹47,85,271 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹33,78,922
  • Housing₹12,71,276
  • Books & supplies₹1,35,074
Sticker price ₹47,85,271
After aid (average) ₹21,42,683

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹11,91,809
Out-of-state ₹33,78,922

Average aid awarded: ₹6,78,471 a year.

Outcomes and support

92.2%
Retention
78.8%
Graduation

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 72.3%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic 6.8%
Multiracial 4.4%
Asian 4.3%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 15 Oct 2026 Passed

8 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineeringbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computational Sciencebachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Insurancebachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Real Estatebachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate60.15%
Total Applicants46682
Admitted Applicants28706
Enrolled Applicants7319
Application Fee₹6,106
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-10-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1180
SAT Composite 75th %1360
ACT Composite 25th %26
ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹11,91,809
Out-of-State Tuition₹33,78,922
Average Housing Cost₹12,71,276
Books & Supplies₹1,35,074
Average Net Price₹21,42,683
Average Aid Awarded₹6,78,471

Student Body Diversity

African American9.74%
Asian4.32%
Hispanic6.77%
White72.31%
Multiracial4.39%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International1.24%
Unknown Race1.02%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate78.82%
Retention Rate92.2%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates29820

Contact

Street AddressMcKissick - 1500 Pendleton Street
ZIP Code29208
Phone(803) 777-7000
Websitehttps://www.sc.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/