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University of South Carolina-Columbia — Cost & Aid Report 2025
Cost & aid 2025
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public, doctoral / research institution in South Carolina. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.
Average net price (after aid)
$22,811
per year, all incomes
In-state tuition
$12,688
Out-of-state tuition
$35,972
Average net price
$22,811
Median grad debt
$21,500
Average net price by family income bracket
| Family income | Net price after aid |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $12,634 |
| $30-48k | $14,953 |
| $48-75k | $19,859 |
| $75-110k | $24,478 |
| $110k+ | $28,125 |
Out of every 100 students — Pell grant
- Receive Pell grant 19/100
- Do not receive Pell 81/100
Out of every 100 students — federal loans
- Take federal loans 41/100
- Do not take federal loans 59/100
Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions