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University of South Carolina
#2 in Top Public Universities in South Carolina
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4,274 reviews
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    University of South Carolina Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    29%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,700 / year
    Poll
    61%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 197 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 365 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,970 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 646 responses
    • Pandini's
      16%
    • Chick Fil A
      16%
    • Einstein's
      15%
    • The Colloquium
      13%
    • Starbucks
      8%
    • Cafe Verde
      7%
    • Fresh Burger
      6%
    73%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 234 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 188 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      43%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      47%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      6%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      5%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    69%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 230 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 150 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      27%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      53%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      13%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      7%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 181 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      16%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      57%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      19%
    • Not very visible.
      6%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 376 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      36%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      58%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      5%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      1%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 290 responses
    • Tailgating on Saturdays for Football games.
      21%
    • Tiger Burn
      16%
    • Sports games
      12%
    • Events on Greene St
      11%
    • I love the free movies that they show in Russell.
      11%
    • Baseball Games
      6%
    • Carolina Cup
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 260 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      18%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      51%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      13%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      6%
    • Parties? What parties?
      11%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 144 responses
    • All tailgates
      38%
    • Carolina-Clemson football game!
      32%
    • St. Patrick's Day in 5-Points
      25%
    • Week after Finals aka "Survival"
      3%
    • I don't party
      1%
    • Homecoming
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    20%
    Women in Sororities
    35%
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 309 responses
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