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University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is a world-renowned, high-impact research university committed to providing an excellent student experience and committed to innovation in teaching, research, and community engagement. It is the state's largest university by student enrollment.

United States, Colombia
The main campus is located in downtown Columbia, near the South Carolina Statehouse.
Acceptance rate - 60%
Number of students - 34,795 Number of students - 34,795
International students - 5.2% International students - 5.2%
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Quick Facts

The main campus is located in downtown Columbia, near the South Carolina Statehouse. The main campus is located in downtown Columbia, near the South Carolina Statehouse.
Acceptance rate - 60% Acceptance rate - 60%
Number of students - 34,795 Number of students - 34,795
International students - 5.2% International students - 5.2%

About University

Founded in 1801 as South Carolina College, the University of South Carolina currently offers more than 350 programs of study leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees through 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. The university system has approximately 52,000 students, of whom more than 35,000 reside on the Columbia research campus as of fall 2019, making it the largest university in South Carolina. UofSC also has several thousand prospective students enrolled in additional programs at nearby technical colleges. Professional schools on the Columbia campus include business, engineering, law, medicine, pharmacy, and social work.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

College of Arts & Sciences

44+ programs
French Geography Geological Sciences Women's and Gender Studies Sociology Media Arts Mathematics (BA) Philosophy Neurosciences Political Science Physics Russian Interdisciplinary Studies (BS) Spanish Economics English Environmental Studies Film and Media Studies Religious Studies Psychology International Studies Statistics African-American Studies Theatre Marine Science Liberal Studies Cyber Intelligence Global Studies Dance Anthropology Chemistry (BA) Chinese Studies Geophysics Classics Art Education Criminology and Criminal Justice Comparative Literature German Art History Art Studio Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biological Sciences Cardiovascular Technology History

College of Information and Communications

8+ programs
Mass Communications Public Relations Visual Communications Broadcast Journalism Information Science Advertising Journalism Sports Production Option

School of Music

6+ programs
Composition Jazz Studies Music Music Education Performance Theory

Darla Moore School of Business

12+ programs
Accounting Human Resources Entrepreneurship Finance (BSB) Business Administration Economics Real Estate International Business Management Marketing Risk Management and Insurance Operations and Supply Chain

College of Nursing

1+ programs
Nursing

College of Social Work

1+ programs
Social Work

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 14 Apr, 2025
Closed
Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 10 Jul, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 02 Dec, 2024
Closed
Open

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 14 Apr, 2026
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Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 10 Jul, 2026
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Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 02 Dec, 2025
Closed

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

2.8

Motivation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

5

TOEFL iBT

60

Pearson PTE

40

Duolingo

80

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply University of South Carolina

1

Filling out the application

Provide your high school courses/grades for your senior year only, select your first and second choice major, complete an essay, and list your extracurricular activities, honors, and awards regardless of application type.

2

Application Fee

Regardless of which application you choose, you must pay a non-refundable application fee of $100.

3

Language proficiency level

Knowledge of English is required if you are not a US citizen.

4

Official Secondary Transcripts

Official high school diplomas must be obtained from all high schools.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$35,414/year
Includes academic materials
Off-campus accommodation (per year)
$9,350/year
Nutrition (per year)
$4,400/year
Other expenses (per year)
$2,400/year
Scholarships
• Stamps Scholars Award • Scholarships at the University of South Carolina • McNair Scholars Award • Horseshoe Scholars Award • Academic Scholarship • International Student Excellence Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Williams-Brice Field

World-class facility

• Library of South Carolina

World-class facility

• Dining room

World-class facility