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
Athletic Training/trainer
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

46,682

Applied

28,706

Accepted

28,470

Enrolled

Female Admissions

28,205

Females Applied

18,233

Females Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

18,477

Males Applied

10,473

Males Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.7

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	690
SAT Math		580	690
ACT Composite		26	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,288

In-state

35,572

Out-of-state

12,288

In-district

Fees

400

Full-time student fees

15,708

Room & board

10,336

Room only

Financial Aid

16,079

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,227

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,048

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,430

Avg. Loan Aid

4,871

Avg. Grant Aid

11,862

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

28,470

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.93%
Black or African American	9.21%
White or Caucasian	73.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	4.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.22%
Other	1.08%

Gender

Male (42.22%)

Female (57.78%)

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	34%

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

2,354

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,598

Part-time - 756

Male - 1,139

Female - 1,215