The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has seven satellite campuses throughout the state and its main campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities with Highest Research Activity". It also houses the largest collection of Robert Burns and Scottish literature materials outside Scotland, and the world's largest Ernest Hemingway collection.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
34,957
Acceptance
68%
Graduation Rate
78%
Median SAT Score
1275
Median ACT Score
28
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$12,288
Fees (in-state)
$400
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$53,900
Employed
91%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
32K
Under-Grads
28K
Graduates
5K
Where will you be attending?
Location
Columbia-Campus, Columbia SC 29208
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
55 per 100K
Violent Crime
8 per 100K
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Who are University of South Carolina's Most influential alumni?
University of South Carolina 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Law, and Criminal Justice
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