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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
21,033
Total Undergrads
Including 1,560 Part-time
4,469
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 45 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
55% Women
45% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Southeastern Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

8
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $257,014)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $124,077)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 62 158 - -
Baseball 36 - - -
Basketball 14 25 - Yes
Equestrian - 36 - -
Football 111 - Yes -
Golf 8 12 Yes Yes
Soccer 25 36 Yes Yes
Softball - 24 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 27 43 Yes -
Tennis 10 8 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 21 Yes Yes
Badminton - - Yes -
Bowling - - - Yes
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Dance - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Mountaineering/Climbing - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -
Weight Lifting - - Yes -
Wrestling - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.6%
Black/non-Hispanic 11.6%
Hispanic 3.0%
Non-resident alien 4.2%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 1.5%
Two or more races 2.7%
White/non-Hispanic 74.2%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 21 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 2
Drug Law Violation 69
Liquor Law Violation 21
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 2
Property Crime 122
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Curtrina from Summerville, SC
  • 4
  • “dorm life is fun. there's nothing like sitting in the hallway with your floormates just having a good time. the dorms are spacious with plenty of closet space. there's even…”

  • Feb-22-2012 » Read More
  • Melissa from Columbia, SC
  • 3
  • “freshman year in the dorms could be great, or horrible. it is so important that you get along with your roommate because that can make or break your year.…”

  • Feb-23-2012 » Read More
  • Morgan from Lexington, SC
  • 2
  • “the older dorms smell bad and you hear horror stories of the ways they are falling apart. however, the university has a lot of plans to renovate many of the…”

  • Feb-18-2012 » Read More
  • Michael from Independence, OH
  • 4
  • “most of the dorms are really nice and are green certified. most are also apartment style where you may have four people to a room. some dorms have individual bedrooms…”

  • Jan-28-2012 » Read More
  • Sandra from Columbia, SC
  • 3
  • “dorm life depends on which residence hall you live in. traditional style dorms (south tower, bates, etc) have hall bathrooms, while suite style dorms (capstone, patterson, etc) have two rooms…”

  • Feb-08-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Jessica from Easley, SC
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The food itself is pretty good, but the meal plan is a pain sometimes, and the hours dining halls are open on weekends sucks. During the week, you can find food on campus until 3AM, on weekends however, there are 2 places open and they close at 9 PM.

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  • 3
  • Tamaragail from Simpsonville, SC
  • May-14-2013 I am a current student here

    The food gets old really fast. There are many choices, but the meal plans are expensive. The are also healthier choices besides fast food and some dining halls are open past midnight.

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  • 2
  • Hayden from Columbia, SC
  • Apr-20-2013 I am a current student here

    Many great places to eat on campus, but the meal plan situation needs improvement. Students are only allowed to use meal swipes at certain times which means that if you use your lunch swipe at 11 am., you can't you another meal swipe until dinner which starts at 4pm. I do believe the school needs to recreate the meal plan system, but the restaurants on campus are overall really good.

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  • 4
  • Chelsey from Gaston, SC
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    There is always something good to eat. Many students frequent the fast food in Russell House, but there are also Colloquium Cafe, Einstein's Bagels, and other restaurants close to campus for every mood.

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  • 5
  • Kathryn from Columbia, SC
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    USC has a large variety of different dining places and some ran by the hospitality students which is great for everyone. The food is amazing and there is a fast food court upstairs above the main cafeteria if one is in a rush. There are a variety of healthy eating spots as well so ladies can avoid the freshman 15!

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  • 4
  • Alexa from Shrewsbury, MA
  • Mar-27-2013 I am a current student here

    There are some amazing restaurants on campus. Cafe Verde is a hidden gem, filled with delicious sandwiches. Einstein's bagels is always a hit, luckily there are two on campus. Santorini's is also very authentic and delicious.

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  • 4
  • Megan from Elgin, SC
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a current student here

    Russell House, the student union, has basically everything you could want. Einstein's Bagels, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Chik-fil-a, Burger King, a deli, a grill, etc. There are also many small cafe's and shops that are great to grab lunch at between classes.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Tamaragail from Simpsonville, SC
  • May-14-2013 I am a current student here

    Many student join Greek life, but it does occupy a good amount of your time. Some join for social reasons others join for community service or academics

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  • 0
  • Unlisted
  • May-08-2013 I am a current student here

    Large and in charge. If you aren't a part of the Greek life you do no see fun until you are 21. Greek life at USC means you get in to the bar scene at 18.

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  • 0
  • Kathryn from Columbia, SC
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    I am not USC Greek Life's biggest fan. Sororities are overly picky during rush and then by the end find out they do not have enough pledges because girls drop out after being chosen at the last minute when they could have given a chance to a girl who actually wanted it.

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  • 0
  • Kinsey from Prospect, KY
  • Mar-13-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The Greek Life is so much fun, accepting, and the grounds of the Greek neighborhood are gorgeous!

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  • 0
  • Kendra York
  • Feb-25-2013 I am a current student here

    They have many organizations that seem to be very community service related.

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