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| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $29,149 | $50,389 | 
| Tuition | $12,688 | $33,928 | 
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,990 | $10,990 | 
| Books & Supplies | $1,085 | $1,085 | 
| Transportation & Other | $4,386 | $4,386 | 
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 91% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 18% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 59% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 45% | 
The Honors College at University of South Carolina-Columbia offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. An Honors College can be thought of as a school within a school and is offered by many public universities. Check out the program, requirements, cost and then see if this is something that is of interest to you.
More information • Admissions requirements
University of South Carolina-Columbia's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to University of South Carolina-Columbia was 4.15.
In 2020, 61% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW | 
| 25th Percentile | 560 | 580 | 
| 75th Percentile | 670 | 670 | 
In 2020, 38% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing | 
| 25th Percentile | 25 | - | 
| 75th Percentile | 31 | - | 
| Finance, General | 
| Public Health, Other | 
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 
| Experimental Psychology | 
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General |