University of South Carolina
Highlights
Six-year graduation rate
A higher graduation rate indicates that the college’s students are more likely to graduate with a degree.
Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate
A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Acceptance rate
A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.
Average annual out-of-pocket cost
A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.
Did you know?
One of the advantages of being the largest university in the state is its extensive quantity and variety of classes.
Student Life
Undergraduate students
Student to faculty ratio
Meeting Street Scholarship recipients
Demographics
Opportunities
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
Six-year graduation rate
Six-year pell grant recipient graduation rate
Acceptance rate
Freshmen LIFE scholarship retention rate
Majors
Costs
Scholarship recipients’ eligible expenses fully covered
Average annual out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients
About University of South Carolina
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.
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