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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| Neuroscience | × |
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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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| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General | × |
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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 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/technologist | × |
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| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other | × |
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| Public Health, General | × |
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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 |
| Human Services, General | × |
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| Social Work | × |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | × |
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| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/policy | × |
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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 Management | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
52,703
Applied
31,701
Accepted
30,187
Enrolled
Female Admissions
32,041
Females Applied
20,324
Females Accepted
63%
Male Admissions
20,662
Males Applied
11,377
Males Accepted
55%
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 %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
University of South Carolina-Columbia