What families actually pay at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
Published cost of attendance
$31,638 / year
| Under $30K household income | $12,634 |
| $30–48K household income | $14,953 |
| $48–75K household income | $19,859 |
| $75–110K household income | $24,478 |
| $110K+ household income | $28,125 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
60%
SAT math (25–75)
580–680
4-yr grad rate
79%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$62,177
Undergrads
29,820
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