by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina-Columbia stood at $12,688 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $35,972. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees were $400 in-state and $400 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,572 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Total | $12,688 | $35,972 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would University of South Carolina-Columbia charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of South Carolina-Columbia costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of South Carolina-Columbia is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the University of South Carolina-Columbia Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at University of South Carolina-Columbia has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,288 | $33,528 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,288 | $33,528 |
| One Year Ago | $12,288 | $34,534 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,288 | $35,572 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UofSC has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $37,053 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $12,688. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.98%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $36,683.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,688 | $36,683 |
| In 2 Years | $12,688 | $37,408 |
| In 3 Years | $12,688 | $38,148 |
| In 4 Years | $12,688 | $38,902 |
| In 5 Years | $12,688 | $39,671 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $151,141, compared with about $50,752 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at University of South Carolina-Columbia, see the University of South Carolina-Columbia Financial Aid page.
