University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Columbia, SC · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 29,820 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1180–1380 · 33% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1150–1350 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 27–32 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 78% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 19:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $31,638 in-state · $54,922 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $70 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Oct 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Dec 1, 2026
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Biology, Communications, Engineering.
University of South Carolina campus map
On campus
South Carolina Center for Community Literacy, Beckham Field, Carolina Indoor Track & Field Complex, Darla Moore School of Business, Colonial Life Arena, Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, South Caroliniana Library, Carolina Tennis Center, Thomas Cooper Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: California Dreaming, Sonic, DiPrato's, Wendy's, Carolina Energy, Palmetto Pig
- Coffee: Carolina Cafe & Catering Co., Immaculate Consumption, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, The Flying Biscuit Cafe, Pelican's Snoballs
- Nightlife: The Senate, Uncle Fester's, Publick House, The Cock N' Bull Pub
- Shops: Alsco Uniforms, Todd & Moore, The Oops! Co, Edible Arrangements, River Runner Outdoor Center, Hold Your Haunches
- Museums and culture: South Carolina State Library, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Richland Library Main, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Joseph Simeon Flipper Library
- Groceries: Blossom Plant and Produce, Walgreens, Groucho's Delicatessen, Food Lion
- Parks: Maxcy Gregg Pool Building, Maxcy Gregg Swimming Pool, The Lourie Center, Maxcy Gregg Park, Columbia Tennis Center, Capital City Stadium
Nearest train: Columbia.
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