About University of South Carolina
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
34,795
Website
www.sc.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
University of South Carolina-Columbia, which is located in Columbia, SC is a public university. University of South Carolina-Columbia covers an area of 359 acres. University of South Carolina-Columbia is a parent institution of the University of South Carolina System. University of South Carolina-Columbia was founded in the year 1801. The motto of the University of South Carolina-Columbia is Emollit mores nec sinit esse feros (Latin) and its official colors are garnet and black. In addition to over 27,502 undergraduate students, USCC also boasts of over 7,862 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 35,364 (Columbia) 52,633 (System-wide). The school has an academic staff of 1,604 who teach various courses to the students. Around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. Notably, University of South Carolina-Columbia is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At USCC around 75% are white, 8% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. In its 219 years of existence, USCC has produced several known personalities like Donna Rice Hughes (Model), John Jenrette (Politician), Jasper Johns (Sculptor, Painter), and Sam Irvin (Television director, Songwriter). University of South Carolina-Columbia's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I – SEC. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. A total of 585 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by USCC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AACSB The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and ABA (American Bar Association). The total endowment of the University of South Carolina-Columbia is around $788 million (2019).
Rankings
The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed University of South Carolina-Columbia at the 201st position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Dec
Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT Range
1190 - 1360
ACT Range
25 - 30
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
The admission to University of South Carolina-Columbia is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $65, as part of the admission process at USCC. The SAT score in the range of 1180-1370 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to University of South Carolina-Columbia, must score 28 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 25 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at Columbia-Campus, Columbia, South Carolina 29208. To gather more information, they can call them at (803) 777-7000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$20,181
Average Annual Cost
$12,218
Books And Supplies
$1,065
Other Fees
$400
Room And Board
$10,388
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,232
Total One Year Cost
$28,303
Before applying to USCC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $39,733 per year. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
88%
Part-Time Retention Rate
50%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$5,006
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Finance and Financial Management Se...
477 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
436 Graduates
Marketing
433 Graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related S...
287 Graduates
Biology, General
284 Graduates
Public Health
261 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
250 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
233 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
232 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
222 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
214 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
200 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
191 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
162 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
156 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
149 Graduates
General Sales, Merchandising and Re...
145 Graduates
Political Science and Government
141 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
131 Graduates
International Business
128 Graduates
Insurance
124 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
120 Graduates
History
93 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
88 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
79 Graduates
Music
79 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
71 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
67 Graduates
Economics
60 Graduates
Journalism
59 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
55 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
55 Graduates
Chemistry
53 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
53 Graduates
Civil Engineering
51 Graduates
Social Work
51 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
50 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
50 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
49 Graduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
49 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
48 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
45 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
36 Graduates
Sociology
36 Graduates
Mathematics
34 Graduates
Computer Engineering
29 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
28 Graduates
Anthropology
27 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
22 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
20 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
20 Graduates
Dance
17 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
17 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
16 Graduates
Real Estate
16 Graduates
Statistics
16 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
15 Graduates
Philosophy
14 Graduates
Physics
13 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
13 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
13 Graduates
Area Studies
10 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
10 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
6 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
3 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
26,733
Socio-Economic Diversity
20%
Part-time
4%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$62,188 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
29%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,530/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,858/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,858/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Cocky
School Colors
garnet and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
276
Total Female Athletes
279
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $10,670 per year. University of South Carolina-Columbia has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at USCC costs around $3,858 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At USCC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 46% male and 54% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$197 - 282
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,642
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,195
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,514
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,206
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$16,022
$30K - $48K
$11,751
$48K - $75K
$7,275
$75K - $110K
$5,478
> $110K
$3,579
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,698,472
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$61,904,511
In case the students at University of South Carolina-Columbia face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,192, whereas the financial aid is $2,836. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $5,609, while the institutional aid is $2,836. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to University of South Carolina-Columbia amount to $2,698,472 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $61,904,511.
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