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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 29208
Phone Number: (803) 777-7000
Website Address: www.sc.edu/
Institution Type: Public, 4-year or above
Awards Offered: Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship (new classification)
Doctor's degree - professional practice (new classification)
Campus setting: City: Midsize
Campus housing: Yes
Student Population: 30,549 (21,186 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
Admissions: www.sc.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.sc.edu/financialaid/
Online Application: www.sc.edu/applytousc/
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Student Services
Academic and career counseling service
Employment services
Career placement services
On-campus day care for students' children
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
0%
Faculty and Graduate Assistants by Primary Role Full Time Part Time
Total Faculty 1,463 533
Instructional 1,343 520
Research and public service 120 13
Total graduate assistants - 1,131
Instructional - 325
Research and public service - 806