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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC, US · City: Midsize

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
60%
Graduation rate
79%
Average net price
$22,197
Student–faculty
19:1
Undergraduates
29,820
Tuition
$12,688 in-state / $37,376 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$13,374 in-state / $29,760 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$32,193
Test scores
SAT 1,297 · ACT 29
Retention rate
92%
Pell / federal loans
23% Pell · 41% loans
Median debt
$17,000
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$69,024

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$14,421
$30–48k
$17,602
$48–75k
$22,744
$75–110k
$26,936
$110k+
$29,493

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

Indexed programs (12)

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