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University of South Carolina
Overview
University of South Carolina / Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Civil engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Civil engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Civil engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
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 Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
52
Applied
24
Accepted
18
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 | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 2 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 2 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
50
Total Graduate Students
52%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4% |
| White or Caucasian | 62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 4% |
Gender
Male (82%)
Female (18%)
Faculty
16
Total faculty
Full-time - 16
Part-time - 0
Male (14)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Structures, water resources |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 972,528 |
Location & Contact
Address
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000