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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC
NCAA D1
28,113 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

In-State Tuition$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition$34,934

What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

Acceptance Rate61%
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for University of South Carolina-Columbia alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $62,177. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$62,177
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Baseball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$7,396,457
Budget Power~582 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Basketball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$9,879,237
Budget Power~778 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Basketball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$11,511,993
Budget Power~907 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Track & Field

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,218,445
Budget Power~96 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Cross Country

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,218,445
Budget Power~96 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Track & Field

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$2,032,991
Budget Power~160 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Cross Country

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$2,032,991
Budget Power~160 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Men Football

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$47,559,965
Budget Power~3748 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Golf

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$897,937
Budget Power~70 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Golf

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,277,557
Budget Power~100 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Soccer

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,805,570
Budget Power~142 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Soccer

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,381,639
Budget Power~187 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Softball

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$2,699,341
Budget Power~212 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Swimming and Diving (combined)

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,567,651
Budget Power~123 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Swimming and Diving (combined)

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,208,536
Budget Power~174 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Tennis

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,469,870
Budget Power~115 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Tennis

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,311,153
Budget Power~103 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Volleyball

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,079,694
Budget Power~163 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Beach Volleyball

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,027,459
Budget Power~80 In-State Full Rides
Tier 5: Legendary

Women Equestrian

Blank-check facilities, maxed out scholarships, and elite travel.

Operating Budget$2,697,497
Budget Power~212 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionSC Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$62,177

National Salary Rank#536 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#6 / 46
Percentile RangeTop 19%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$12,688

National Cost Rank#1,366 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#20 / 47
Percentile RangeTop 48%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

61%

National Acceptance Rank#446 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#6 / 41
Percentile RangeTop 16%