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University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

The University of South Carolina’s main campus in Columbia, South Carolina is home to over 27,000 undergraduate students. From bachelor’s to doctorate, students can choose from over 350 degree programs to tailor their academic pathway.

“The University of South Carolina, one of the nation’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities, is committed to the mission of educating South Carolinians through teaching, research, creative activity and community engagement.”

Get to know University of South Carolina

26,864
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
55%
 
Enrolled male students
45%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
95%
 
Part-time students
5%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
73%
 
Adjuncts
27%
 
Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student/teacher ratio
$12,288
In-state tuition cost
$33,528
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate

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Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
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Contact University of South Carolina

Contact Admissions

sc.edu/admissions-at-sc

Campus Location

McKissick Visitor Center
Historic Horseshoe
945 Bull Street
Columbia, S.C. 29208

Visit USC Online

sc.edu

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