University of South Carolina
Founded 1801
President Michael Amiridis (President)
Fees USD 13,938
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of South Carolina (USC) is a public research university founded in 1801 in Columbia, South Carolina. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), USC enrolls 35,000 students and is home to the Darla Moore School of Business — ranked #1 in the world for international MBA programs for multiple consecutive years. USC also has top programs in public health, law, pharmacy, engineering, and journalism.
Schools and Colleges
- Darla Moore School of Business — #1 international MBA program in the world; top-25 undergraduate business
- Arnold School of Public Health — Top-20 public health school; CEPH-accredited
- Joseph F. Rice School of Law — Top-50 US law school; strong trial advocacy
- College of Pharmacy — ACPE-accredited PharmD programs
- College of Engineering and Computing — ABET-accredited engineering programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~67% | In-State Tuition: ~$13,938