University of South Carolina
- AOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Columbia, SC
- 3,956 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusA-
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA+
- ProfessorsA
- LocationB+
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference
Address
Lieber College 902 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Website
University of South Carolina Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1120-1300
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$19,913/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 73%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.208 responses
- 51%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.222 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.221 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Finance
477 GraduatesMarketing
433 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
399 GraduatesExercise Physiology
287 GraduatesBiology
284 GraduatesPublic Health
261 GraduatesResearch and Experimental Psychology
250 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
233 GraduatesManagement Sciences and Information Systems
232 GraduatesNursing
200 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
24,382Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 53%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.290 responses
Poll
- 59%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.357 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
73%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.139 responses
University of South Carolina Reviews
3,956 reviews
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I love everything about this school! There is a diverse student population, a beautiful and safe campus, over 500 different clubs to be involved with, and plenty of events for students to be involved with outside of classes. The professors are very nice and helpful and the classes make learning at this institute fun! There are also plenty of places to just hang out on campus. Russell House is an awesome building, with food, a movie theater (that provides free movies for students), and a game room! The library is also awesome, as it has 7 floors with a wide selection of books. My only complaint is that the campus is very spread out, so it can be hard to get from class to class.
I am an out of state student attending USC for the first year of pursuing a 4 year degree. In the beginning I was uncomfortable with my transition and unable to feel at home. Through clubs and sports teams I was able to develop new friendships and life skills that made me feel more at home. There are so many opportunities presented to students at USC that all should take advantage of. One of the most important things that is clearly valued here, is academics. My professors so far have been some of the most passionate people I have met. A favorite course I have taken here has been environmental ethics. I took this course as a philosophy requirement and it inspired me to change my major to environmental studies. The professor and the course material inspired me to make a decision that I will not soon regret. I am more than happy to say that I am a student at USC. If someone decides to attend school here, I bet they will say the same thing. Go Gamecocks!
Coming from Maryland, I absolutely loved spending 4 years in Columbia. With a student population of over 30,000 it was amazing that I felt like I went to a small school. Being an SEC school made for very fun athletic events, there was always something going on on campus, and the university president is very present on campus which is something not common at other public state schools. Columbia is very much a college town but has career opportunities for those looking to stay. Also, it's central location makes for a pleasant drive to Charlotte, Charleston, or Atlanta!