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University of South Carolina
- 4 Year
- Columbia, SC
- 4,216 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusA
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA+
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationB+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodA
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB-
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference
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- Best
- A-Z
- A-
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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.
SC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT Range
1190-1360
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$20,181/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,642/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 73%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.208 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.241 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.240 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Finance
564 GraduatesMarketing
468 GraduatesBusiness
376 GraduatesExercise Physiology
308 GraduatesManagement Sciences and Information Systems
303 GraduatesBiology
291 GraduatesPublic Health
286 GraduatesResearch and Experimental Psychology
258 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
208 GraduatesNursing
207 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
25,633Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,100
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 52%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.309 responses
Poll
- 58%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.376 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
77%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.139 responses
University of South Carolina Reviews
4,216 reviews
All Categories
The University of South Carolina has exceeded my expectations greatly. I am a recent graduate of the University and I could not have asked for a better four years. Personally, I went through an extremely tough time during my time as a student being diagnosed with Lyme Disease. The university went above and beyond to make sure I would graduate on time and ensured that I was okay both physically and mentally. Having an amazing staff help me during a difficult time was everything. Besides that, the overall experience was amazing. The university does everything they can to truly make the four years of undergraduate, the best. Though the dining halls and parking could be better, so many other positives outweigh the food halls and congested parking lots. At the end of the day, I could never have asked for a different experience or school and I highly recommend the University of South Carolina to anyone. Go Gamecocks!
As a student-athlete, there is no better environment than SEC sports. In Columbia, you have incredible community support and so many opportunities to network. The campus itself is absolutely beautiful and the city seems to be growing around it in every direction. My first two years, the class sizes were very large, but as you ascend into higher level courses, the class size drops and you find yourself establishing relationships with professors. I loved that we were close enough to drive to the beach for the weekend but also could head west and hit the mountains! School really comes first but Gamecocks know how to have a good time.
The whole experience from the admissions to actually getting on campus is amazing. The offices helped significantly with the admissions process, and the transition from high school senior to college freshman is very smooth. The dorms are nice and there is plenty of activities all across the campus for any and all students to participate in. The dining options are diverse, so you can find basically anything that you crave. It is one of the best party school in America, and I believe it has that reputation for a reason. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the University of South Carolina. Go Gamecocks!