Acceptance rate
60.2%
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
This public university in Columbia, South Carolina enrolls about 35,600 students and admits roughly 60% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1180–1360 on the SAT. Business and marketing degrees account for a quarter of all degrees awarded. The six-year graduation rate is 79%, and graduates earn a median of $62,177 ten years after enrollment.
Enrollment
35,653
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
79%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1180 – 1360
ACT (composite)
26 – 32
GPA
3.19 – 3.61
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$12,634
family income
$30–48k
$14,953
family income
$48–75k
$19,859
family income
$75–110k
$24,478
family income
$110k+
$28,125
family income
19% receive Pell grants
41% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
25.3%
Health Professions
12.3%
Biology
10.7%
Communications
6.6%
Engineering
6.1%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$62,177
Earnings (6 yr)
$50,621
Completion
79%
Retention
92%
Median debt
$21,500
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
University of South Carolina-Columbia has an acceptance rate of 60.2%, making it relatively accessible.
What GPA do you need to get into University of South Carolina-Columbia?
Admitted students at University of South Carolina-Columbia typically have a GPA between 3.19 and 3.61 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.
What SAT score do you need for University of South Carolina-Columbia?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1180 and 1360 on the SAT. The ACT range is 26–32.
How much does University of South Carolina-Columbia actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,634 per year, rising to $28,125 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.