
University of South Carolina Columbia
About us
With thriving academic and research excellence and a lively, welcoming student experience, the University of South Carolina brings the opportunities of higher education to new generations.
The University's unrivaled college experience has been sought by students, faculty and academic researchers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1801, the university is located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina and is a storied setting where academic and professional ambitions come to life every day. The University of South Carolina's mission is to educate students through outstanding teaching and to provide research, scholarship, and service that drives community and economic impact for the benefit of the state, nation, and world. The Univeristy awards more than 30% of all bachelors and graduate degrees awarded at public four-year institutions in South Carolina. The Univeristy of South Carolina is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.
Location
915 Bull St, Columbia, SC 29208
Connect with us
Visit www.sc.edu to learn more.
Office of Admissions
Email: admissions-ugrad@sc.edu
Phone: (803) 777-7700
Transfer Admissions
Email: admtransfer@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: (803) 777-7700
Transfer information and resources
Transfer information is available at https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_admissions/apply/for_transfers/index.php.
Total undergraduates enrolled
- Full-time students: 29,283
- Part-time students: 873
Total graduates enrolled
- Full-time students: 6,521
Annual tuition
- In-state: $12,288
- Out-of-state: $35,898
Visit USC Columbia's website for additional information about tuition and fees.
Degrees awarded
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificates
Programs of study
The University of South Carolina offers more than 350 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, career-enhancing certificates and specialties. Visit USC Columbia's website to learn about the programs offered.
Student to faculty ratio
The student to faculty ratio at University of South Carolina Columbia is 19:1.
State or system affiliation
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