University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public institution in Columbia, South Carolina, enrolling 35,471 students. It admits 64.1% of applicants. The average student pays $20,796 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $28,856.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 64.1%
Applicants: 42,188
Admitted: 27,022
SAT (middle 50%): 1200–1380
Yield: 24.3%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $28,856
Average net price: $20,796
In-state tuition: $12,688
Out-of-state tuition: $33,928
Median debt at graduation: $18,250

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 35,471
Student-faculty ratio: 18:1
Graduation rate: 78%
Freshman retention: 87%
US News rank: #117

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $57,734
Median earnings (6 yr): $48,846
Loan repayment (3 yr): 75.9%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Colleges similar to University of South Carolina-Columbia

Comparable on selectivity, size, and institution type.