ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is a public university in SC, founded in 1801, and offers Associate's and Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 27,270, and the graduate enrollment is 8,198. The University of South Carolina is a moderately selective school, receiving 31,268 applications and accepting 68.6% of applicants. Its athletics teams compete at the varsity level, and the university employs 1,555 full-time instructional staff (90% of whom hold doctorate degrees) with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Avg. GPA
4.26
Est. average tuition
$35,972

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
27,270
Full-Time Faculty
1,555
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
17 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
640
SAT Math
640
ACT Composite
27
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • extracurricular activities Considered
  • alumni relation Not Considered
  • level of applicant's interest Not Considered
  • character/personal qualities Considered

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Baseball | Basketball | Football | Golf | Soccer | Swimming And Diving | Tennis | Track And Field

Women's Sports

Basketball | Equestrian Sports | Golf | Soccer | Softball | Swimming And Diving | Tennis | Track And Field | Volleyball | Cross-Country Running