Our Eligible CollegesUSC-Columbia

HIGHLIGHTS

78%

Graduation Rate

A high graduation rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to graduate with a degree.

74%

LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

A high SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

62%

Acceptance Rate

A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.

$2,662

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost

A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend.

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STUDENT LIFE

26,864

Undergraduates

18:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

3,898

Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients

Demographics

  • Gender Stat
  • Female 53%
  • Male 47%
  • Ethnicity Stat
  • African American 10%
  • Hispanic/Latino 5%
  • White 71%
  • Other 14%

Opportunities

  • Activity Stat
  • Type of Athletics D1
  • Number of Clubs 599
  • Greek Life? Yes
  • Study Abroad? Yes

Student Spotlight

“There’s a rich culture on campus – the pride that comes with saying you go to USC is amazing. There’s always events going on and everyone is always welcoming. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund has taken a massive weight off my family’s shoulders. ”

Evelyn Esquivel
Class of 2026

ACADEMICS

62%

Acceptance Rate

74%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

67

Majors

Graduation Rates

78%

6-Year Graduation Rate

 
 

74%

Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

COSTS

46%

Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered

$2,662

Average Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients

How the Scholarship Can Help You

We offer up to $10,000 per school year to high-achieving South Carolina students.

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About USC-Columbia

USC — Columbia is the largest public college in the state and is recognized as a leader in first-year experience among students in public universities.

Campus Setting

Located in the Capital of South Carolina, the urban campus is spread across 359 acres in downtown Columbia and is near the State House and state Supreme Court.

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