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University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
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Overview
University of South Carolina is a University institution located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1244 Blossom Street
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
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
Executive Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: orehovec@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-7700
Fax: 803-777-0101
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African-american/black Studies |
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| Area Studies, Other |
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| Chinese Studies |
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| European Studies/civilization |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aquatic Biology/limnology |
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| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance, General |
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| Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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| Insurance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Non-profit/public/organizational Management |
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| Office Management And Supervision |
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| Real Estate |
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| Retailing And Retail Operations |
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| Tourism And Travel Services Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General |
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| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering, General |
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| Computer Engineering, General |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Science |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Russian Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Cardiovascular Technology/technologist |
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| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other |
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| Public Health, Other |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Statistics, General |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Oceanography, Chemical And Physical |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Experimental Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Marine Science/merchant Marine Officer |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42,188
Applied
27,022
Accepted
27,343
Enrolled
Female Admissions
25,370
Females Applied
17,052
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
16,818
Males Applied
9,970
Males Accepted
59%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.66
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | December 1st | March 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | October 15th | December 15th | |
| Transfer | July 1st | Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,288
In-state
34,534
Out-of-state
12,288
In-district
Fees
400
Full-time student fees
13,332
Room & board
8,992
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
16,068
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,279
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,581
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,243
Avg. Loan Aid
7,031
Avg. Grant Aid
7,467
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
71%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
29%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
27,343
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
38%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.74% |
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| Black or African American | 9.18% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.67% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 4.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 4.16% |
| Other | 1.1% |
Gender
Male (43.8%)
Female (56.2%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 31% |
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
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
2,539
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,598
Part-time - 941
Male - 1,190
Female - 1,310
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