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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 t

$12,218

Tuition

$28,303

Cost of Attendance

$20,181

Net Price

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University of South Carolina Tuition and Fees

University of South Carolina-Columbia offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at University of South Carolina-Columbia comes to around $23,308, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $10,670, $1,085, and $4,386, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$12,618	$33,298
Book & Supplies	$1,065	$1,065
Room & Board cost	$10,388	$10,388
Other Expenses	$4,232	$4,232
Total Cost of Attendance	$28,303	$48,983

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $23,308. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,085 for books and supplies, $10,954 for room and boarding charges, and $4,386 toward other expenses on average in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at USCC is around $39,733, as per the available information. Moreover, the tuition fees that the candidates have to pay stand at $12,688 and $33,928 for in-state and out-state students, respectively.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$20,181

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$10,819

$30,001 to $48,000

$15,090

$48,001 to $75,000

$19,566

$75,001 to $110,000

$21,363

$110,000+

$23,262

The net cost of attending University of South Carolina-Columbia – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At USCC, the average net price is estimated to be $21,787. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $12,426, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $16,111. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $20,783 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $22,382 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $24,449 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$12,618	$33,298
Room & Board Cost	$10,388	$10,388
Total Tuition & Fees	$23,006	$43,686

At University of South Carolina-Columbia, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $23,308 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $10,954 towards room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at USCC adds up to $39,733.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$13,650	$29,196
Fees	$400	$400

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$569
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$509

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend University of South Carolina-Columbia varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. The students, who enroll for graduate courses, will have to bear a cost per credit hour of $179. Also, University of South Carolina-Columbia currently offers a number of online courses to students across 154 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$10,388	$11,006
Other Expense	$4,232	$4,232
Book & Supplies	$1,065	$1,065

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at University of South Carolina-Columbia, these charges depend upon whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. For on-campus housing, students have to pay $15,056 per year, whereas, the cost for off-campus lodging is $15,625 a year. Besides, on-campus candidates will have to pay about $10,670 toward room and boarding charges. On the other hand, off-campus students will be required to pay an amount of $11,239. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,085. Meanwhile, the other expenses that a student needs to plan for add up to $4,386.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$10,388

Off Campus

$11,006

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$4,232

Off Campus

$4,232

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,065

Off Campus

$1,065

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Bachelors	NA	NA
Masters	NA	NA
Doctorate	NA	NA
Graduate Certificate	$29,370	NA

University of South Carolina offers 49 online programs across 11 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $200,107. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $21,787 in 2018-2019, $20,181 in 2017-2018, and $20,271 in 2016-2017.

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University of South Carolina Tuition and Fees

Total Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Family Income

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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Cost Per Credit Hour

Campus Housing Expenses

Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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