KeyFacts:
Institutional control: Public
Setting: Located within a major urban area
Number of undergraduate students: 16,567
Number of graduate students: 7,321
Number of medical and law students: 1,252
Admissions office:
Name: Ms. Terry Davis
Phone: (803) 777-7700
E-mail: admissions-ugrad@sc.edu
Financial aid office:
Name: Dr. Ed Miller
Phone: (803) 777-8134
E-mail: uscfaid@sc.edu
Cost of attendance:
Undergraduate in-state tuition (full year): $4,824
Undergraduate out-of-state tuition (full year): $12,944
Typical room charge: $2,680
Typical board charge: $2,000
Student financial aid:
Grants offered: Yes
Scholarships offered: Yes
Loans offered: Yes
Work study offered: Yes
Organizations:
Number of registered organizations: 297
Number of honor societies: 29
Number of social fraternities: 18
Number of social sororities: 12
All New Profile!
USC: A Great Place to Be!
University of South Carolina provides a diverse array of academic and extracurricular opportunities, making it a great fit for many students.
You might be one of them. In a recent survey conducted among 500 students from this year's freshman class, 97.8 percent said they were satisfied
with their decision to attend USC. They also cited great satisfaction in their interactions with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
From the first week you arrive on campus, the university makes a great effort to ensure you're not "just a number." In fact, U.S. News & World
Report's Best Colleges Guide, 2003 recognized USC's pioneering efforts in freshman outreach as #1 for "Programs that Really Work." Over 80
percent of USC freshmen enroll in a course called University 101. This semester-long, three-credit course helps first-year college students make
the transition from high school to college by introducing them to academic resources and campus facilities and traditions. As a freshman at USC,
you also are encouraged to become a member of at least one student organization. There are nearly 300 to choose from! Additionally, there are 120
different intramural sports teams available to those who are athletically inclined.
Though the campus serves 25,000 students, and is a major research institution, it manages to keep its class sizes surprisingly small. The average
class size for introductory lecture courses is fewer than 30 students, 63 percent of courses taken by freshmen have 25 or less students, and only
1.2 percent of courses taken by freshmen have more than 100 students.
Diverse Opportunities
With the University's size comes rich diversity, both in people you'll meet and in program options. While about 78 percent of USC students are South
Carolinians, 22 percent hail from 49 states and more than 100 other countries! The USC experience provides plenty of opportunities to meet new
people and to expand your horizons. And if you want to explore beyond the borders of Columbia, South Carolina, the world is yours. USC has study abroad
programs with more than 50 institutions in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and the Far East.
Fantastic Facilities
When students visit our campus for the first time they usually comment on how beautiful the campus is. USC has been described as one of the most
beautiful college campuses in America. Nestled in the heart of campus are restored nineteenth century buildings shaded by ancient oaks. The campus
extends 35 city blocks from the center and is comprised of contemporary facilities in landscaped settings. Some brand new buildings are bringing
lots of excitement to campus this year. Carolina Center, an 18,000-seat arena, just opened last fall. Home of Division 1 SEC Gamecock basketball,
the venue also will bring nationally touring concerts and other events to town on a regular basis. Several blocks away, USC's brand new $40 million
Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center just opened in March. This state-of-the-art facility includes indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor track, ball
courts, a 52-foot climbing wall, an 18,000-square-foot strength and conditioning area, food courts, wireless Internet access, a pro shop, a
whirlpool/sauna, and much more. Come see the campus for yourself! Regularly scheduled or self-guided campus tours may be arranged through the University
of South Carolina Visitor Center at www.sc.edu/visitor.
Many Majors and Degree Programs
USC offers students more than 70 undergraduate majors ranging from traditional disciplines to technical and professional areas of study. Highly
motivated, exceptional students find a distinctive educational niche in the University's South Carolina Honors College—rated one of the best in the
United States. The University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral
degrees. For a complete listing of the University's majors, please visit the Web at www.sc.edu/admissions.
Financial Aid
For details, visit the Web at www.sc.edu/admissions/finaid.htm.
Admission Requirements
For a detailed explanation of our admissions requirements, visit the Web at www.sc.edu/admissions.
Application Information
High school seniors should apply for admission during the fall of their senior year. The application fee is $40. To be considered for the fall 2003
freshman class, you should submit your application no later than February 1, 2003. Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a
space-available basis.
Contact Us
Mail: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
Telephone: (803) 777-7700 or (800) 868-5USC (toll-free)
E-mail: admissions-ugrad@sc.edu
Web: www.sc.edu/admissions
