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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
3.5Very Good
61%
Open Admissions
78%
Graduation
About University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public four-year institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 28,113 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 61%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 78%. Graduates earn a median salary of $62,177 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $24,532 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
61%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
78%
Enrollment
28,113
Total students
Median Earnings
$62,177
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$12,688
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,934
Per year
Average Net Price
$24,532
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1180–1370
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
26 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1180
Median
1265
75th
1370
4001600
SAT Math
25th
580
Median
625
75th
690
200800
ACT Composite
25th
26
Median
29
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$34,934/yr
In-State Tuition$12,688/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$24,532/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$98,128
10-Year Earnings
$621,770
ROI Multiple
6.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Student Outcomes
78%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$62k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
28,113
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
