Overview

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a University institution located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1244 Blossom Street
Columbia, SC  29208
United States

Contact Dr. Elizabeth Orehovec
Executive Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: orehovec@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-7700
Fax: 803-777-0101

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Area Studies, Other	×
Chinese Studies	×
European Studies/civilization	×
Latin American Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Aquatic Biology/limnology	×
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Insurance	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Non-profit/public/organizational Management	×
Office Management And Supervision	×
Real Estate	×
Retailing And Retail Operations	×
Tourism And Travel Services Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Broadcast Journalism	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General	×
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering Science	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Comparative Literature	×
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist	×
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other	×
Public Health, General	×
Public Health, Other	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Geophysics And Seismology	×
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/policy	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Marine Science/merchant Marine Officer	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Management	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

52,703

Applied

31,701

Accepted

30,187

Enrolled

Female Admissions

32,041

Females Applied

20,324

Females Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

20,662

Males Applied

11,377

Males Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.69

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	December 1st	March 15th	No
Other early decision plan	October 15th	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	600	680
SAT Math	-	580	680
ACT Composite	-	26	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,288

In-state

36,976

Out-of-state

12,288

In-district

Fees

400

Full-time student fees

16,376

Room & board

10,798

Room only

Financial Aid

17,023

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,418

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,773

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,257

Avg. Loan Aid

4,821

Avg. Grant Aid

14,049

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

30,187

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

40%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.77%
Black or African American	9.74%
White or Caucasian	72.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	4.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.39%
Other	1.02%

Gender

Male (40.88%)

Female (59.12%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	29%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family Weekend, Homecoming and Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

2,403

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,648

Part-time - 755

Male - 1,145

Female - 1,258