University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC · Public
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University of South Carolina admitted 60.2% of applicants university-wide (31,701 of 52,703).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 60.2% | 31,701 | 52,703 |
| In-state | 76.2% | 9,934 | 13,042 |
| Out-of-state | 54.7% | 21,379 | 39,067 |
| International applicants | 65.3% | 388 | 594 |
| Men | 55.1% | 11,377 | 20,662 |
| Women | 63.4% | 20,324 | 32,041 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Oct 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 31,701 admitted students, 7,272 enrolled (22.9% yield).
University of South Carolina U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1190–1350
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 4.00–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of South Carolina U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $54,370/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,972 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,398 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $54,370/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,634 |
| $30k–48k | $14,953 |
| $48k–75k | $19,859 |
| $75k–110k | $24,478 |
| Over $110k | $28,125 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Faculty & Staff Dependent Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Gamecock Guarantee — Varies (Need Based)
- Health Workforce Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- USC Access Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- USC Commitment Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Faculty & Staff Dependent Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Gamecock Guarantee — Varies (Need Based)
- Health Workforce Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- USC Access Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- USC Commitment Grant — Varies (Need Based)
University of South Carolina U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed USC Application (including essay and activities)
- Unofficial high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed USC Application (including essay and activities)
- Unofficial high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of South Carolina · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of South Carolina requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $62,177
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 78.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 92%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
University of South Carolina · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-10-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-12-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of South Carolina U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (31%), Biological & life sciences (10%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1 · 34% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of South Carolina U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.