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University of South Carolina
Overview
University of South Carolina / Department of Chemical Engineering is located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Engineering (ME) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 12 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
92
Applied
13
Accepted
3
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
57
Total Graduate Students
12%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
87%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 19.3% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.75% |
| White or Caucasian | 17% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 5.26% |
Gender
Male (73%)
Female (26%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time - 18
Part-time - 2
Male (19)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Rheology, liquid and supercritical extractions, electrochemistry, corrosion, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,019,941 |
Location & Contact
Address
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Michael A. Matthews
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000