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University of South Carolina

#2 in Top Public Universities in South Carolina
  • 4 Year
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4,068 reviews
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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      C+
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    South Carolina is a highly rated public university located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 25,243 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the South Carolina acceptance rate is 72%. Popular majors include Finance, Marketing, and Business. Graduating 75% of students, South Carolina alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,000.
    About University of South Carolina...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Southeastern Conference
    Address
    Lieber College 902 Sumter Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Website
    sc.edu

    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
    72%
    Application Deadline
    December 1
    SAT Range
    1170-1330
    ACT Range
    25-30
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,271/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,792/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students 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
    52%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.233 responses
    64%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.232 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Finance
      477 Graduates
    • Marketing
      433 Graduates
    • Business
      399 Graduates
    • Exercise Physiology
      287 Graduates
    • Biology
      284 Graduates
    • Public Health
      261 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      250 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      233 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      232 Graduates
    • Nursing
      200 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    25,243Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,119
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    15%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 155 responses
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    • School Spirit
      28%
    • Ambitious
      12%
    • What sorority are you in?
      11%
    • Content
      10%
    • Focused
      9%
    • Energetic
      8%
    • Greek
      7%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.301 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.368 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 156 responses
    Report
    • Lots of choices
      23%
    • Awesome
      17%
    • Fun
      15%
    • Perfect
      13%
    • Average
      8%
    • Charming
      6%
    • Great
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    75%
    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
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    University of South Carolina Reviews

    4,068 reviews
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    Wonderful people, place and a first rate education!
    You will love the Southern Hospitality of your fellow classmates, teachers, and all who work in and around the campus!
    Bring your School Spirit, and all your tailgating equipment! The University of South Carolina takes School Spirit to a hole another level! Make sure you purchase at least a University of South Carolina t-shirt and sweatshirt. Everything your need is within walking distance. You will love the food on Gervais Street. You will enjoy your your whole experience at the University of South Carolina!
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    The school is fantastic! Professors really care about the well being and success of their students. The only negative things I could say about this beautiful school would be that the food offered on the meal plan is not really fantastic or allergy friendly. I would also say that as good as the counseling department is, there are not enough employees. The rest of the university is absolutely amazing. It is an environment where people look out for one another and friends are made rather than enemies.
    I just finished my freshman year at USC, and I can easily say it’s been the best year of my life so far. Attending a large university seemed intimidating at first, but there was always someone in my corner, whether it be professors, administrators, or a great group of friends! In terms of academics, USC is not primarily focused on any one major, and so there are thousands of opportunities for any interest anyone may have. Overall, USC is absolutely an 11/10!