Undergraduate academic requirements
Freshman admission to the University of South Carolina is primarily based on high school courses and grades, along with SAT or ACT scores.
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee37,376USD
- Start dateJan
Program overview
What the University of South Carolina says about their program:
Learn about the historical, spiritual and artistic aspects of the Black experience. You will explore the challenges, triumphs and contributions of African Americans, preparing you to understand and serve diverse populations in fields such as education, law and business.
Admission requirements
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.5
- TOEFL
77
- PTE Academic
53
English proficiency waivers
- You are a resident and passport holder of one of the following countries
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Entry requirements
The test-optional policy for spring, summer and fall 2024 applies to international freshman applicants. You should decide if you want to include an ACT or SAT score for our review.
Documents required
- Passport
- Official Transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Official translations
- Application essay
- Proof of Financial Support
- Proof of language proficiency
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$35,972 per year
- Pathway tuition
from US$17,416 to $24,990 per program
Funding
Academic Scholar - Distinction Award
- In 2023, recipients of the Distinction Award had an average SAT score of 1365 (ACT score of 30) and an average high school GPA of 4.4 and were in the top 10% of their high school class, on average. Recipients of this award receive a significant tuition reduction of nearly half of the nonresident rate. - **Amount:** US$500 + tuition reductionAcademic Scholar - Merit Award
- In 2023, recipients of the Merit Award had an average SAT score of 1300 (ACT score of 29) and an average high school GPA of 4.4 and were in the top 15% of their high school class, on average. Recipients of this award receive a significant tuition reduction. - **Amount:** US$500 + tuition reduction
What is the cost of living near University of South Carolina?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,131 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $841 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $135 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $64 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $40 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $215 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $123 |
| Coffee shop drink | $4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $40 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and sc.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for the University of South Carolina
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.