University of South Carolina-Columbia, SC
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of South Carolina-Columbia Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity67
Retention72
Graduation62
Earnings44
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of South Carolina-Columbia
88%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
8%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing30%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education4%
Engineering7%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of South Carolina-Columbia
63%
Admission Rate
640
Median SAT Math
635
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)600–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of South Carolina-Columbia
$13K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$27K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of South Carolina-Columbia
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
67%
Repayment Rate
$234
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 36% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 67% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of South Carolina-Columbia
88%
Retention Rate
17%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 76% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 74% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 81% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 74% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 78% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 81% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 69% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 60% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of South Carolina-Columbia
95%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of South Carolina-Columbia
26,300
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
8,062
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 39% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of South Carolina-Columbia, SC
Southeastern Esthetics Institute
1 miles, W
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
1 miles, W
Allen University
1 miles, NE
Benedict College
1 miles, N