University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA
60% admitted · $22,857/yr after aid
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,197
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $69,024
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public college in Columbia, SC with 29,820 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, and admitted students average 1297 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,197 per year ($13,832 for families earning under $30,000). 79% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,024 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 46,682
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 28,706
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–680
200800
SAT Math580–680
200800
ACT Composite26–32
136
What University of South Carolina-Columbia looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $32,193
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,688
- Out-of-state tuition
- $37,376
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,832
- $30–48k$14,286
- $48–75k$17,357
- $75–110k$23,410
- $110k+$28,504
Get a personal estimate with University of South Carolina-Columbia's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 79%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $69,024
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 29,820
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White72%
- Hispanic7%
- Black10%
- Asian4%
University of South Carolina-Columbia FAQ
What is University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate?+
University of South Carolina-Columbia admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Columbia?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1297.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Columbia?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–32.
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of South Carolina-Columbia?+
In Fall 2023, 46,682 students applied to University of South Carolina-Columbia and 28,706 were admitted; 7,319 enrolled.
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia consider legacy status?+
No. University of South Carolina-Columbia reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia require an essay?+
University of South Carolina-Columbia reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $32,193 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,197.
What is University of South Carolina-Columbia's graduation rate?+
79% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218663 · How we use this data
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