University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

NCAA D1Southeastern ConferencePublicContact Period

Enrollment

35,364

Student : Faculty

19:1

In-State

$12,688

Out-of-State

$34,130

Avg Net Price

$22,811

Sports & Coaching Staff

College Scorecard

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

79%

Freshman Retention

92%

SAT Average

1,297

ACT Midpoint

29

Student-Faculty Ratio

19:1

Undergraduate Enrollment

35,364

Financial Overview

Avg. Net Price

$22,811

Avg. Annual Cost

$31,638

Tuition (In-State)

$12,688

Tuition (Out-of-State)

$34,130

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

Est. Monthly Loan Payment

$196/mo

10-year repayment

Median Earnings

$62,177

10 years after graduation

Students with Federal Loans

41%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price (after aid) by income bracket

Family IncomeAvg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000$12,634
$30,001 – $48,000$14,953
$48,001 – $75,000$19,859
$75,001 – $110,000$24,478
$110,001+$28,125
Campus Demographics
White 72.3%
Black 9.7%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More Races 4.4%
International 1.2%
Unknown 1%

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2022-23)