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The University of South Carolina, also referred to as USC, SC, or simply Carolina, is a public, co-educational, research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. USC’s campus is spread across an area of 359 acres. It is the flagship institution of the University of South Carolina System. The university offers various degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
USC’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Gamecocks. They compete in the Southeastern Conference.
Below is a statement provided to CityTownInfo by the University:The University of South Carolina is home to more than 200 years of history and tradition, rising from a single building in 1805 on what would become the heart of the campus, the Horseshoe. The 11 buildings that now make up the Horseshoe frame a lush lawn that is an irresistible gathering place.
The University is expanding west toward the Congaree River in support of its research initiatives in nanotechnology, health sciences, Future Fuels, the environment, and information and knowledge technologies. Three separate sites, each specializing in its own research area, will comprise this new innovation district, called Innovista. It will initially cover 500,000 square feet spread over about six city blocks but is projected to grow to five million square feet, mixing University and private research buildings, parking garages, and commercial and residential units around a public plaza called Foundation Square. By creating space for residences, retail, restaurants, and recreation that will complement the research, Innovista will be a place to live, learn, and work.
For additional information about USC, please read our interview with the University's career director.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size.
University Of South Carolina does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 630. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 550 or more.
University Of South Carolina offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, University Of South Carolina had 27,272 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at University Of South Carolina belong to the Southeastern Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of South Carolina Columbia
Columbia, SC 29208
General Phone: (803) 777-7000
http://www.sc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,128 | library science, political science, English, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, economics, international relations, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,023 | business management, accounting, finance, retail, international business, marketing, human resources, management science, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 651 | educational administration, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, college student counseling, school counseling, secondary teaching, art education, ... |
| Science | 402 | biology, chemistry, geology, marine biology, epidemiology, physics, biostatistics, biomedical sciences, ... |
| Media | 364 | public relations, advertising, journalism, broadcast journalism, digital communications, health communication, mass communication |
| Engineering | 254 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, archeology, biomedical engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 245 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, rehabilitation |
| Therapy and Counseling | 244 | experimental psychology, clinical psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Medicine | 222 | pharmacy, medicine, public health, gerontology, pharmaceutics and drug design, public health courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 220 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing science, community nurse, mental health nursing, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Family and Social Work | 220 | social work, public administration |
| Law | 213 | law |
| Hospitality | 196 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 139 | criminal justice and administration, criminology |
| Music | 103 | music, music performance, conducting, various music studies, voice, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 102 | film and photography, film studies |
| Mathematics | 75 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 73 | computer engineering, computer and info science, computer security, information science, software engineering |
| Fine Arts | 71 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 58 | public health education, health care facilities management, environmental health |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology, cardiovascular tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 37 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 36 | drama, dance |
| Office and Administration | 35 | office management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 19 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of South Carolina in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,823 | 77 |
| Master's degree | 1,574 | 95 |
| First-professional degree | 396 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 243 | 60 |
| Post-master's certificate | 68 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 47 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 13 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of South Carolina had a total enrollment of 27,272 students (23,449 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 57% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
University Of South Carolina offers campus housing for 6,115 of its 23,449 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,994 | 8,908 | 59% | 3,813 | 43% |
| Men | 6,356 | 3,705 | 58% | 1,625 | 44% |
| Women | 8,638 | 5,203 | 60% | 2,188 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,838 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,908 |
| Room and board | $ 7,318 |
| Room charge | $ 4,526 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,792 |
| Books and supplies | $ 936 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,935 |
Financial Aid:
University Of South Carolina participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344800)
University Of South Carolina has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 444 | 171 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 212 | 173 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 273 | 240 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 43 | $145,570 | 17 | $115,933 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $104,617 | 5 | $92,428 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $78,089 | 19 | $83,099 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 17 | $60,295 | 12 | $54,225 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 9 | $74,887 | 4 | $83,803 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 86 | $111,062 | 57 | $87,681 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 214 | $110,555 | 40 | $104,156 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 180 | $79,750 | 117 | $74,574 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 185 | $74,550 | 178 | $63,140 |
| Instructor | academic year | 42 | $43,559 | 82 | $41,873 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $63,323 | 10 | $51,080 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 631 | $86,004 | 427 | $65,749 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 208 | 158 | 366 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 120 | 178 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Health Communication
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Human/Medical Genetics
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of South Carolina Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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