University of South Carolina Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $27,487 Out-of-state: $47,587 |
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $12,262 Out-of-state: $32,362 |
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Room and Board
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$10,008 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,016 |
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Other Expenses
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$4,201 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
University of South Carolina Applying For Financial Aid
| USCFAID@sc.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003448 |
Free |
University of South Carolina Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,125 (80.4%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,721 (66.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,637 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 813 (30.8%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 70% |
| Average Award | $8,614 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 947 (35.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,453 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,899 (72.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,375 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 2,394 (90.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,967 (38.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,886 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 16,266 (69.4%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 12,181 (74.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 11,834 (97.2%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,905 (24.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 75% |
| Average Award | $9,400 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 5,392 (45.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,148 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 9,411 (79.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,429 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 7,882 (66.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 7,821 (33.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,707 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
54% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$29,012 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
University of South Carolina Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
Not reported |