University of South Carolina-Columbia
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for University of South Carolina-Columbia — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 15, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, University of South Carolina-Columbia says 52,703 first-year students applied and 31,701 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 60%. 7,272 admitted students enrolled (23% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1190–1350 and ACT of 26–32. Waitlist: 7,332 offered a spot, 2,915 accepted one, and 500 admitted from it.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 52,703 | 31,701 | 60% | 7,272 | School-reported totals. |
40% joined after being offered a spot. 17% of students who joined were admitted. 14% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 7,332 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 2,915 |
| Admitted from wait list | 500 |
| Joined after being offered | 40% |
| Admitted after joining | 17% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
7 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
5 TABLES| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 2724 | 4542 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 237 | 198 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 8765 | 12549 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 11726 | 17289 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 100 | 82 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 11826 | 17371 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 2 | 4 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 4 | 8 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 427 | 360 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 433 | 372 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 82 | 103 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 515 | 475 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 12341 | 17846 | 0 | 0 | 30187 |
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 866 | 1204 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1519 | 2073 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 20 | 14 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 2405 | 3291 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 176 | 525 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 486 | 1190 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 58 | 214 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 720 | 1929 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 3125 | 5220 | 0 | 0 | 8345 |
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 38532 | 23066 | 0 | 0 | 38532 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 64 | 371 | 536 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 610 | 2020 | 2037 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 726 | 2905 | 2960 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 5126 | 21562 | 21671 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 11 | 44 | 44 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 295 | 1287 | 1294 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 356 | 1308 | 1317 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 356 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 80 | 304 | 309 |
| Total | 7272 | 29820 | 30187 |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1077 | 1187 | 3585 | 5849 |
| Did not persist | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Final cohort | 1074 | 1187 | 3580 | 5841 |
| Completed in less than four years | 639 | 800 | 2636 | 4075 |
| Completed in less than five years | 91 | 88 | 274 | 453 |
| Completed in less than six years | 16 | 13 | 47 | 76 |
| Total completers | 746 | 901 | 2957 | 4604 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 69% | 76% | 83% | 79% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1091 | 1171 | 3613 | 5875 |
| Did not persist | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Final cohort | 1089 | 1171 | 3609 | 5869 |
| Completed in less than four years | 646 | 772 | 2619 | 4037 |
| Completed in less than five years | 89 | 85 | 272 | 446 |
| Completed in less than six years | 25 | 7 | 48 | 80 |
| Total completers | 760 | 864 | 2939 | 4563 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 74% | 81% | 78% | Not reported |
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | 19 | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 92% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 20662 | 32041 | Not reported | Not reported | 52,703 |
| Admitted | 11377 | 20324 | Not reported | Not reported | 31,701 |
| Enrolled full-time | 2724 | 4542 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 2 | 4 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 7,272 |
Wait List
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | — | Yes | — | — |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | Yes | — | — |
| Application essay | — | — | Yes | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | Yes | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | — | Yes |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 29 | 2141 |
| ACT | 15 | 1096 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1190 | 1270 | 1350 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT math | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT math | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESAcademic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
4 TABLESAnnual Expenses
4 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | 12288 |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | 12288 |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | 36976 |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | Not reported | 400 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | 16376 |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | 10798 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | 5578 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1480 | 1480 | 1480 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 2578 | 2578 | 2578 |
| Other expenses | 4656 | 4656 | 4656 |
Financial Aid
10 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 2199 | 5822 | 21 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 4430 | 4821 | 4575 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 26 | 77 | 0 |
| Average athletic grant | 10320 | Not reported | 0 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1648 | 755 | 2403 |
| Members of minority groups | 396 | 173 | 569 |
| Females | 802 | 456 | 1258 |
| Males | 846 | 299 | 1145 |
| Nonresidents | 48 | 9 | 57 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1473 | 349 | 1822 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 160 | 307 | 467 |
| Bachelor's degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 159 | 144 |
| 10-19 students | 159 | 144 |
| 20-29 students | 1019 | 240 |
| 30-39 students | 1202 | 278 |
| 40-49 students | 302 | 11 |
| 50-99 students | 250 | 11 |
| 100+ students | 377 | 7 |
| Total | 159 | 2 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 1.09% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 0.55% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | 32.12% | Not reported | 5.45% |
| Communication technologies | 42.34% | Not reported | 3.61% |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 2.53% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 5.65% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.43% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.13% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.88% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.04% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.84% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 13.87% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 3.80% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.23% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.70% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5.99% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.83% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | 8.76% | Not reported | 3.18% |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 11.45% |
| Business/marketing | 2.92% | Not reported | 30.62% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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