University of South Carolina Columbia: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of South Carolina Columbia is a large four-year, public school with 35,655 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1801 and is one of the 10 colleges located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at University of South Carolina Columbia.

Majors
Offered
161
University of South Carolina Columbia follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 161 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Medical, Accounting and Finance, Management, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of South Carolina Columbia is very high at 90% (well above South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
90%
Good
The graduation rate at University of South Carolina Columbia is good: 79%. Nearly 13% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of South Carolina Columbia is reasonably decent: 18:1. Learn more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $33,600 annually. The additional fees at University of South Carolina Columbia not covered by tuition are approximately $400, which comes to $34,000 per year.

Read the details about University of South Carolina Columbia additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
64%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 42,188 applications were submitted and 27,022 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of South Carolina Columbia in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
University of South Carolina Columbia offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of South Carolina Columbia, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of South Carolina Columbia offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 9,400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: roughly $7,400 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of South Carolina Columbia. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of South Carolina Columbia seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of South Carolina Columbia Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of South Carolina Columbia
Columbia-Campus
Columbia, South Carolina
29208, USA
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