School Summary

University of South Carolina-Columbia


General Information:

Founded in 1801, University of South Carolina-Columbia is seated on 444 acres located in Richland county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 19:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 7 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1244 Blossom Street

Columbia, SC
29208
For more information call: 803 777-0169. This school has a website at https://www.sc.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.sc.edu/apply/index.php


Application Deadline: December
Application Fee: $65
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $12,288.00 $36,976.00
Room and Board $16,376.00 $16,376.00
Fees $400.00 $400.00
Total $29,064.00 $53,752.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.sc.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 20% 20%
600-699 56% 47%
500-599 22% 30%
400-499 2% 3%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 49%
24-29 40%
18-23 11%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 29%
11-25% 34.00%
26-50% 30.00%
Under 50% 7.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field

Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field

Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field

Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 12,341
Female 17,846
Total 30,187


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 15,466
Female 23,066
Total 38,532

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 4%
African American 10%
Hispanic 6%
Native American 0%
White 72%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 97%
At Least 25 Years Old 3%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 60%
Out Of State 40%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 29%
Live Off Campus 71%


Family Weekend, Homecoming, Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 26.0210                                           Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0107                                           Latin American Studies
  • 05.0123                                           Chinese Studies
  • 05.0106                                           European Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 42.2704                                           Experimental Psychology
  • 40.0607                                           Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.1304                                           Aquatic Biology/Limnology
  • 26.1302                                           Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • 40.0603                                           Geophysics and Seismology
  • 26.0908                                           Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 43.0404                                           Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 16.0104                                           Comparative Literature
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.0201                                           Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 52.1501                                           Real Estate
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.1701                                           Insurance
  • 52.0206                                           Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • 52.0903                                           Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 51.0901                                           Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • 52.1803                                           Retailing and Retail Operations
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 49.0309                                           Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 14.1301                                           Engineering Science
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 50.0699                                           Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  • 51.2099                                           Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
  • 51.2299                                           Public Health, Other
  • 05.0199                                           Area Studies, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.