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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$19,144 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$9,768 tuition
$8,026 on campus room & board
$950 books
$400 fees

$35,328 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$25,952 tuition
$8,026 on campus room & board
$950 books
$400 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$3,999 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
90% of students receive aid
22% get federal aid ($4,961 avg)
55% get state aid ($5,142 avg)
58% get institn'l aid ($3,999 avg)
49% get loans ($6,073 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.79% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.79% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$27,537,970
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $7,453 84%
Federal Grant Aid $4,961 22%
Pell Grants $4,074 21%
Other Federal Grants $955 21%
Institution Grant Aid $3,999 58%
State Grant Aid $5,142 55%
Student Loans $6,073 49%
Federal Loans $5,202 49%
Other Loans $12,112 4%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: April 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia offer...
Other Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
512 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-7000
http://www.sc.edu/
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $407
Out of State $1,082

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 3
  • Jessica from Easley, SC
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    I am getting a superb education at an in-state school. However, even getting the largest state scholarship and a scholarship from the school, I am left to cover $10,000 in costs. Out of state students with good grades might qualify for in-state tuition and other scholarships. All in all the cost isn't astronomical, and you get a lot (remember to use the services your fees cover)

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  • 4
  • Hayden from Columbia, SC
  • Apr-20-2013 I am a current student here

    USC offers a lot of scholarships, especially to out of state students and really promotes it's value at the university. Overall I feel it is a great deal.

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  • 4
  • Kathryn from Columbia, SC
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    USC parking can get expensive if one parks solely in the parking garages. However, there is an $80 all year parking lot pass one can purchase in the fall semester and park slightly out of the way but there is a shuttle system with multiple shuttles that go all around and through campus.

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

    USC is definitely worth the money. There are tons of free events, and there is always something going on around campus. You'll never be bored!

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