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University of South Carolina-Columbia

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University of South Carolina-Columbia is a Public institution located in Columbia, SC. The school... has approximately 25550 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $94,373. The average age of students entering University of South Carolina-Columbia is 21. The most popular programs at the University of South Carolina-Columbia are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (29%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Health Professions And Related Programs (9%), Engineering (7%) and Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$31,962
Admissions Rate
72%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,724
Average SAT Score
1266

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Tuition & Fees
$31,962
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$-5,883
Total Expected Costs
$26,079

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$19,519
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $12,386
$30,001 - $48,000 $15,928
$48,001 - $75,000 $19,592
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,736
$110,000 + $22,714

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the University of South Carolina-Columbia.

25,550 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 46%

Female Students: 54%

96% Full Time / 4% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 21

Low Income Students: 20%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the University of South Carolina-Columbia.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the University of South Carolina-Columbia with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$22,724
Students Receiving Federal Loans
46%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$236

The graduation rate at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
75%
Students who Return after their First Year
88%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Associate Degrees
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Certificate/Diploma
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (29%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (9%)
  • Engineering (7%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (6%)