South Carolina at a Glance
With thriving academic and research excellence and a lively, welcoming student experience, the University of South Carolina brings the opportunities of higher education to new generations.
South Carolina's unrivaled college experience has been sought by students, faculty and academic researchers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1801, the university is located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina.
The University of South Carolina System, led by President Michael Amiridis who is serving as the university's 30th president, and has eight campuses in 20 locations that together serve more than 54,000 students.
Strengthened by Diversity
Institutional excellence demands a level playing field. Diversity-focused programs and organizations help build a more equitable campus climate that supports more members of our campus community. The efforts reverberate from daily life to South Carolina's African American graduation rate being in the top 10% of public universities.
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A Leader in Health Sciences
The University of South Carolina offers the state’s most comprehensive approach to the health sciences, with nationally ranked academic programs in nursing, pharmacy, public health, clinical psychology and biomedical engineering, among others. Through classroom instruction and out-of-classroom opportunities such as clinical partnerships and the Galen Health Fellows live-learn community, students gain the holistic experience they need to become leaders in their fields.
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#1 International Business Programs
South Carolina’s international business major, #1 ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 straight years, is respected within the global marketplace and the companies that fuel it. The university’s International MBA — a top-three in the nation for over 35 years — has been #1 ranked for 11 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.
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The university contributes about $6.2 billion to the state economy annually and supports more than 63,000 jobs statewide.
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In the Columbia metro region, the university supports 1 in 9 jobs, with a total annual economic impact of an estimated $3.7 billion.
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Along with $202+ million in annual tax revenue for the state, the university returns $25 to the state’s economy for each $1 invested in higher education.