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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SCPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 60% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public institution located in the city setting of Columbia, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 29.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
29.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite26 - 32
1typical 50% range36
60%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $139,919
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,445
Earnings 5yr: $134,510
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,605
Earnings 5yr: $122,353
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,641
Earnings 5yr: $162,139
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,762
Earnings 5yr: $135,032
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,101
Earnings 5yr: $157,539
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,711
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,489
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,551
Earnings 5yr: $125,621
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,812
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,116
Earnings 5yr: $87,710
Debt: $27,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,205
Earnings 5yr: $105,852
Debt: $25,174
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,936
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,165
Earnings 5yr: $85,477
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,042
Earnings 5yr: $98,758
Debt: $27,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,244
Earnings 5yr: $99,912
Debt: $27,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,020
Earnings 5yr: $91,024
Debt: $22,922
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,927
Earnings 5yr: $73,342
Debt: $26,000
Insurance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,539
Earnings 5yr: $85,286
Debt: $25,995
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,547
Earnings 5yr: $101,307
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,811
In-State Tuition$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition$35,972
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,621
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,177
Completion Signals
79%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$200/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$94,373
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