by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of South Carolina - Columbia, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this UofSC cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia ran about $33,928 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $12,688 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $33,528 | $400 | $33,928 |
| In-State | $12,288 | $400 | $12,688 |
UofSC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of South Carolina - Columbia cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. University of South Carolina - Columbia is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $33,928.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at UofSC pay about $12,688 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how UofSC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of South Carolina - Columbia Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.18% for the past five years, South Carolina residents could expect to pay $12,735 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state UofSC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $25,493, and four years would cost $51,081.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.63% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $34,357 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $68,931 for two years and $138,735 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UofSC.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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