University of South Carolina - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

University of South Carolina Description:

The University of South Carolina, located in the state capital of Columbia, is the flagship campus of the South Carolina university system. With 350 bachelor, master's and doctoral programs, the University of South Carolina offers wide-ranging academic opportunities to students. The university has a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa, and it is also home to one of the country's top honors colleges for high-achieving undergraduates. USC is also nationally known for its pioneering work with first-year college students. In athletics, the USC Gamecocks compete in the NCAA Division ISoutheastern Conference.

Admissions Data (2012):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 63%
• GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USC
• What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 540 / 640
  • SAT Math: 560 / 650
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
    • SAT comparison for South Carolina colleges
    • SEC SAT score comparison chart
  • ACT Composite: 24 / 29
  • ACT English: 23 / 30
  • ACT Math: 23 / 28
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • ACT comparison for South Carolina colleges
    • SEC ACT comparison chart

Enrollment (2011):

• Total Enrollment: 30,721 (22,556 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 46% Male / 54% Female
• 92% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

• Tuition and Fees: $10,488 (in-state); $27,644 (out-of-state)
• Books: $978 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,459
• Other Expenses: $3,950
• Total Cost: $23,875 (in-state); $41,031 (out-of-state)

University of South Carolina Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 90%
• USC Scholarships (Cappex.com)
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 84%
  • Loans: 49%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $7,453
  • Loans: $6,073

Most Popular Majors:

Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, English, Experimental Psychology, Finance, History, Hospitality Administration, Kinesiology, Marketing, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Retailing, Sport and Fitness Administration

Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 87%
• Transfer Out Rate: 13%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 70%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Explore Other South Carolina Colleges:

Anderson | Charleston Southern | Citadel | Claflin | Clemson | Coastal Carolina | College of Charleston | Columbia International | Converse | Erskine | Furman | North Greenville |Presbyterian | South Carolina State | USC Aiken | USC Beaufort | USC Upstate | Winthrop |Wofford

University of South Carolina Mission Statement:

the complete mission statement can be found on the official University of South Carolina website

The primary mission of the University of South Carolina, a multi-campus public institution serving the entire state of South Carolina, is the education of the state's diverse citizens through teaching, research, creative activity, and service.

Teaching
The University is committed to providing its students with the highest-quality education, including the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success and responsible citizenship in a complex and changing world. A particular strength of the University of South Carolina is the excellence, breadth, and diversity of the institution's faculty.

Research
Convinced that research and scholarship, including artistic creation, are essential for excellent teaching, the University pursues aggressively an active research and scholarship program. The University is dedicated to using research to improve the quality of life for South Carolinians.

Service
Another important facet of the University's public mission is service to its community, state, nation, and the world in such areas as public health, education, social issues, economic development, and family support systems.

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