University of South Carolina (Columbia)
SC · Common Data Set 2024-2025
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 60.1% | 7,272 | 79.0% | 1,270 |
| 2023-2024 | 61.5% | 7,319 | 78.0% | 1,280 |
| 2022-2023 | 64.0% | 6,574 | 78.0% | 1,280 |
| 2021-2022 | 61.6% | 6,174 | 78.0% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 68.3% | 5,742 | 78.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Clemson University
- University of Georgia
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- University of Alabama
- University of Florida
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to University of South Carolina (Columbia) — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- James Madison University
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Penn State University Park
- CUNY Hunter College
- University of North Carolina Wilmington
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina (Columbia)?
University of South Carolina (Columbia) admits 60.1% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for University of South Carolina (Columbia)?
The middle 50% SAT range at University of South Carolina (Columbia) is 1190–1350, with a median score of 1270. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1190; students at the 75th percentile scored 1350.
What ACT score do I need for University of South Carolina (Columbia)?
The middle 50% ACT range at University of South Carolina (Columbia) is 26–32, with a median of 29.
How much does University of South Carolina (Columbia) cost?
Annual full-time tuition at University of South Carolina (Columbia) is $12,288. Room and board is approximately $16,376. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina (Columbia)?
University of South Carolina (Columbia)'s 6-year graduation rate is 79.0%. The first-year retention rate is 92.0%.
How many students attend University of South Carolina (Columbia)?
University of South Carolina (Columbia) enrolls 30,187 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from University of South Carolina (Columbia)'s officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025.