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University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

The flagship university of South Carolina in downtown Columbia, celebrated for the nation #1 undergraduate international business school and vibrant SEC athletics.

Admit rate
64%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
1170–1340
of admitted students
Avg. net price
$22,000
per year, after grants
Average GPA
4.15
weighted (~3.85 unweighted)

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Half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1340.

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Highlights

  • Ranked #1 in the United States for Undergraduate International Business for 25+ consecutive years
  • Historic Horseshoe brick quad dating to the founding in 1801
  • Electric Williams-Brice Stadium "Sandstorm" football tradition

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