University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
#168 National Colleges
68.65%
Admission Rate
Not Very Selective
27,066 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Public
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Four-year, large, primarily residential
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The University of South Carolina (USC, U of SC, South Carolina, or SC) is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has seven satellite campuses throughout the state and its main campus covers over 359 acres (145 ha) in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities with Highest Research Activity". It also houses the largest collection of Robert Burns and Scottish literature materials outside Scotland, and the world's largest Ernest Hemingway collection.
Founded in 1801 as South Carolina College, Columbia is the flagship institution of the University of South Carolina System and offers more than 350 programs of study, leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 52,000 students, with over 35,000 on the main Columbia campus as of fall 2019, making it the largest university in South Carolina. USC also has several thousand future students in feeder programs at surrounding technical colleges. Professional schools on the Columbia campus include business, engineering, law, medicine, pharmacy, and social work.
"University of South Carolina." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_South_Carolina.
Founded in 1801 as South Carolina College, Columbia is the flagship institution of the University of South Carolina System and offers more than 350 programs of study, leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 52,000 students, with over 35,000 on the main Columbia campus as of fall 2019, making it the largest university in South Carolina. USC also has several thousand future students in feeder programs at surrounding technical colleges. Professional schools on the Columbia campus include business, engineering, law, medicine, pharmacy, and social work.
"University of South Carolina." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_South_Carolina.
Location
City
Columbia, South Carolina
Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Region
Southeast (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 28.9% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 10.5% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 10.5% |
| Engineering | 7.9% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 7.0% |
| Social Sciences | 5.6% |
| Psychology | 4.1% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 3.6% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 3.6% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | 3.2% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 2.9% |
| Education | 2.8% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 1.9% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 1.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.3% |
| History | 1.1% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.8% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 0.8% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.6% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.4% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.4% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.3% |
Cost
In State Tuition
$12,688.00
Out of State Tuition
$33,928.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
44.97%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$20,509.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1289
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 690 | 635 | 580 |
| Verbal | 680 | 640 | 600 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 29 | 27 | 24 |
| English | 33 | 29 | 24 |
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