Public · Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Urban campus · 29,820 undergraduates · 19 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate: 60%
ACT middle 50%: 26–32
Average net price: $22,811; per year, after grants
6-year graduation: 79%

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What University of South Carolina-Columbia costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000: $12,634
$30,001 – $48,000: $14,953
$48,001 – $75,000: $19,859
$75,001 – $110,000: $24,478
Over $110,000: $28,125

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker): $31,638
Tuition, in-state: $12,688
Tuition, out-of-state: $35,972
First-years given a grant by the school: 67%
Average grant from the school: $3,032
Median debt at graduation: $21,500
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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 60%
SAT middle 50%: 1180–1360
ACT middle 50%: 26–32
Test scores: Considered, not required
First-year retention: 92%

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