University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Columbia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 34,731 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 5,879 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 5,174 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 88%). Every year 75% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of South Carolina-Columbia's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,462, and fees were $400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $31,562 and $400 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students34,731 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate88% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 183 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 7 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 87 miles radius of University of South Carolina-Columbia
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Applied Technology Education Campus
34 miles away |
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South Carolina State University
36 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Aiken
52 miles away |
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Georgia Health Sciences University
66 miles away |
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Augusta University
66 miles away |
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Lander University
67 miles away |
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Francis Marion University
80 miles away |
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Cherokee Technology Center
82 miles away |
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ECPI University - Charlotte
85 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Upstate
87 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Auburn University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Florida State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Missouri-Columbia
offers 9 nursing programs |
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George Mason University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
offers 10 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1917 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 02/01/1969 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1170 to 1330 |
| ACT | 25 to 30 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $494/credit | |
| In State Students | $494/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,331/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $552/credit | |
| In State Students | $552/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,182/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,230 | $22,230 | $59,895 |
| ADN | 70 | $34,580 | $34,580 | $93,170 |
| BSN | 125 | $61,750 | $61,750 | $166,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $27,600 | $27,600 | $59,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of University of South Carolina-Columbia's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 15% | $4,359 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,517 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $5,318 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 62% | $2,839 |
| Federal Student Loans | 46% | $5,548 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $16,887 |
$20,271
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,386 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,928 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,592 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,736 |
| Over $110,000$22,714 |
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Student Population
26,362
Undergrads
8,369
Graduates
19,249
Women
15,482
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
73% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
