University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SCPublicRank 1421 of 1,732Traditional rank 928 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,421 |
| $30–48k | $17,602 |
| $48–75k | $22,744 |
| $75–110k | $26,936 |
| $110k+ | $29,493 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $12,688 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $12,688 |
| Change | $0 (+0.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $34,934 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $12,558 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +0.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 78% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 91% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 19% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 48% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,383 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$47 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical College | $6,913 | $2,063 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $7,735 | −$124 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $9,701 | $2,359 |
| College of Charleston | $9,811 | −$1,614 |
| Coastal Carolina University | $9,939 | −$2,479 |
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