University of South Carolina – Columbia is classified as a doctoral-granting university with very high research activity. This very large four-year institution has an estimated annual full-time enrollment of 10,000 students or more. More than half of degree-seeking students are enrolled full time, and 25-49% of undergrads reside on campus. This institution awards 60-79% of its bachelor’s degrees within professional fields. Graduate degrees are available in over half of the fields available to undergraduate majors, and the school awards research doctorate degrees in the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and medical fields. Professional degree offerings may also be available within other health professions or in other professional fields. According to data for fall enrollment, at least 80% of undergraduates are enrolled full-time. This institution shows a high number of transfers; at least 20% of entering undergraduates are transfer students. Enrollment data shows that both graduates and undergraduates are enrolled at this institution, with only 10-24% of students enrolled in the graduate program.
University of South Carolina – Columbia
Address:
, Columbia, SC 29208
Phone:
803-777-7000
Website:
http://www.sc.edu/

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About University of South Carolina – Columbia
School Information
General Information
Student Body SizeUndergraduate20,495
Graduate7,987
Total28,482
GenderFemale54%
Male46%
Student Age% Under 2575%
% 25 and Over25%
% Age Unknown0%
Attendance Type% Full-time84%
% Part-time16%
Race/Ethnicity% White75.0%
% Black11.0%
% Asian2.6%
% Latino3.0%
% Native American0.3%
% Race Unknown1.2%
% International student4%
Student ServicesCareer CounselingYes
Student Employment ServicesYes
Graduate Placement ServicesYes
Study AbroadYes
Day CareYes
Religious AffiliationNO
Campus setting
Intitution typePublic
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Academic Information
Art-Related Areas of StudyWeb Design & New Media
Art Degrees OfferedBachelors Degree
Doctoral Degree
Distance Learning AvailableYes
Calendar SystemSemester
Admissions Information
Open AdmissionNo
ApplicantsTotal17,695
% Admitted64%
% Admitted Who Enrolled35%
Application RequirementsHigh School GPA
High School TranscriptRequired
High School RankingRecommended
College Prep CoursesRequired
Letter of RecommendationNeither required nor recommended
Demonstration of CompetenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admissions ExaminationRequired
Test of English as a Foreign Language (International Students)Required
Standardized Tests% of Applicants Submitting SAT71%
% of Applicants Submitting ACT52%
Admitted Student SAT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading / 800640 / 800
SAT Math560 / 800650 / 800
Admitted Student ACT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT Composite24 / 3629 / 36
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$50
In-State Tuition & Fees$9,786
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$25,362
Financial Aid% Undergraduates with Financial Aid91%
% Undergraduates with Loans38%
% Undergraduates with Grants88%
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Award$
0
Other CostsBooks and Supplies (Estimated)$936
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$7,764
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0
On-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$3,720
Off-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$0
Living with Family, Living Expenses (Estimated)$0
Neighborhood Data for the Columbia Area
Median Age28.6
Median Household Income$38,995
Total Population128,777
Age/Gender % Men % Women
Total51.0%
49.0%
Age 0-947.8%52.2%
Age 10-1753.5%46.5%
Age 18-2452.7%47.3%
Age 25-2955.1%44.9%
Age 30-3954.1%45.9%
40+50.3%49.7%
Race/Ethnicity% White51.8%
% Black42.8%
% Asian2.2%
% Latino4.0%
% Native American0.2%
% Pacific Islander0.1%
% Indian (South Asia)0.5%
Housing
On Campus Housing ProvidedYes
Meal Plan ProvidedYes, number of meals in the maximum meal plan offered
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$7,764
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0
Median Rent (Rental Units of Any Size)$611
Rental Price Distribution StudioOne BedroomTwo Bedroom
Under $50038.1%25.3%10.7%
$500 to $74944.6%48.5%0.0%
$750 to $9998.8%21.2%37.7%
Over $10008.6%4.9%19.7%
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