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Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina-Columbia - Profile, Tuition & Admissions Data 2026

Summary profile for University of South Carolina-Columbia with direct links to focused pages for tuition, net price, admissions, financial aid, majors, salary, graduation rate, ROI, and campus data.

Tuition fees

$34,934

Average net price

$24,532

Acceptance rate

61.49%

Last updated . Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived data.

Profile summary

University of South Carolina-Columbia Key Data Summary

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Tuition fees

$34,934

Average net price

$24,532

Acceptance rate

61.49%

SAT average

1,297

ACT range

26-32

Graduation rate

77.75%

10-year earnings

$62,177

Undergraduates

28,113

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University of South Carolina-Columbia Topic Guides

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Financial Aid and Net Price

Net price, income-based cost, scholarships, financial aid, and student debt pages.

5 pages

Admissions

Acceptance rate, SAT, ACT, GPA, requirements, deadline, and application process pages.

7 pages
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Campus location

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is University of South Carolina Columbia Tuition?

University of South Carolina-Columbia out-of-state tuition per College Scorecard is $34,934. In-state tuition is $12,688. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is University of South Carolina-Columbia's average net price?

University of South Carolina-Columbia's average net price per College Scorecard is $24,532. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all University of South Carolina-Columbia fees?

The College Scorecard supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with University of South Carolina-Columbia.

What is University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate?

University of South Carolina-Columbia's acceptance rate per College Scorecard is 61.49%.

What is University of South Carolina-Columbia's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

Per College Scorecard, 10-year median earnings of $62,177 for University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Is University of South Carolina-Columbia accredited?

University of South Carolina-Columbia's accreditor per College Scorecard is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.