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 27053 undergraduate students. The school offers students 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 (27%), Health Professions And Related Programs (12%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (7%) and Engineering (7%).


Tuition & Fees
$33,928.00
Admissions Rate
68%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,724.00
Average SAT Score
1268

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

Tuition & Fees
$33,928.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$-5,326.00
Total Expected Costs
$28,602.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$20,559.00
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 $12,130.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $16,404.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $20,325.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $22,517.00
$110,000 + $24,733.00

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

27,053 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 46%

Female Students: 54%

96% Full Time / 4% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 21

Low Income Students: 19%


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
$22,724.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
44%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$235.84

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

Graduation Rate
78%
Students who Return after their First Year
90%

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 (27%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (12%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (7%)
  • Engineering (7%)