| University of South Carolina-Columbia | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking Winthrop UniversityCollege of CharlestonGreenville Technical CollegeLander UniversityUniversity of South Carolina BeaufortUniversity of South Carolina AikenCoastal Carolina UniversityClemson UniversityMedical University of South CarolinaUniversity of South Carolina-UpstateSimilar South Carolina Colleges Clemson UniversityGreenville Technical CollegeCollege of CharlestonCoastal Carolina UniversityUniversity of South Carolina-UpstateWinthrop UniversityLander UniversityFrancis Marion UniversityUniversity of South Carolina AikenCitadel Military College of South CarolinaSoutheastern Conference (SEC) The University of AlabamaAuburn UniversityUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of FloridaUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of KentuckyLouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeUniversity of MississippiMississippi State UniversityUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaThe University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleVanderbilt UniversityTexas A & M University-College Station | |
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| #116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $7,223 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,270 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 60.15% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 22.94% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 38,532 | Total Enrollment | |
| 30,187 | Undergraduate | |
| 8,345 | Graduate | |
| 3,519 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduate Rate | |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 2,432 | Number of faculty | |
| $111,918 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.