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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 incomeNet 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

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant Receive Pell grant 19/100; Do not receive Pell 81/100
  • Receive Pell grant 19/100
  • Do not receive Pell 81/100

Out of every 100 students — federal loans

Out of every 100 students — federal loans Take federal loans 41/100; Do not take federal loans 59/100
  • Take federal loans 41/100
  • Do not take federal loans 59/100

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $22,811. Top 29% of 1,500 schools. $22,811 Top 29% of 1,500 schools $-914 $32,618 $66,150 $99,682
Net price of $22,811 sits in the 71st percentile — pricier than 71% of US institutions.

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