Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
25,051
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
93%
Average Aid Amount
$6,907
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
6,053
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
98%
Financial Aid Information at South Carolina
For the academic year 2021-2022, a total of 25,051 students (93% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $6,907. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 6,053 students (98% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $12,688 for South Carolina residents and $34,934 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2021-2022, a total of 25,051 students (93% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $6,907. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid. The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at University of South Carolina-Columbia for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 25,051 | 93% | $6,907 |
| Pell Grants | 5,154 | 19% | $5,051 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11,219 | 42% | $6,422 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 6,053 beginning students (98% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 6,053 students (98% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students. The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 6,053 | 98% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 6,017 | 98% | $6,880 |
| Federal Grants | 5,389 | 87% | $2,214 |
| Pell Grants | 1,102 | 18% | $5,224 |
| Other Federal Grants | 5,325 | 86% | $1,160 |
| State/Local Grants | 3,056 | 50% | $5,787 |
| Institutional Grants | 4,248 | 69% | $2,773 |
| Student Loans | 2,956 | 48% | $9,631 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,880 | 47% | $5,363 |
| Other Student Loans | 659 | 11% | $19,767 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2021-2022, total 5,639 have paid in-state tuition rates (91% of undergraduate students) and 526 students (9%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 5,639 | 91% | $12,688 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 526 | 9% | $34,934 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2021-2022, total 5,523 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among them, 4,671 students have lived on campus and 63 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 4,442 | 4,225 | 4,671 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 92 | 103 | 131 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 37 | 49 | 63 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2021-2022 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 3,030 | 3,000 | $23,634,026 | $7,800 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 503 | 503 | $8,340,755 | $16,582 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 310 | 310 | $4,391,645 | $14,167 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 398 | 394 | $3,606,350 | $9,061 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 453 | 447 | $2,471,121 | $5,455 |
| $110,001 or more | 1,366 | 1,346 | $4,824,155 | $3,532 |
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