Financial Aid at South Carolina
Financial Aid Amount Received
$6,907 (19.77% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
93% of 27,343 students
25,051 undergraduate students (93% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the percentage of students who received financial aid is average (the average of the schools is 85.60%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $6,907 and the average loan amount is $6,422. The average financial aid amount is 19.77% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $34,934).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 25,051 | 93% | $173,034,025 | $6,907 |
| Pell Grants | 5,154 | 19% | $26,031,503 | $5,051 |
| Federal Students Loans | 11,219 | 42% | $72,051,260 | $6,422 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 6,017 students have received one or more types of financial aid at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $6,880 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $9,631.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 6,053 | 98% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,017 | 98% | $41,397,222 | $6,880 |
| Federal Grants | 5,389 | 87% | $11,931,796 | $2,214 |
| Pell Grants | 1,102 | 18% | $5,756,999 | $5,224 |
| Other Federal Grants | 5,325 | 86% | $6,174,797 | $1,160 |
| State/Local Grants | 3,056 | 50% | $17,686,382 | $5,787 |
| Institutional Grants | 4,248 | 69% | $11,779,044 | $2,773 |
| Student Loans | 2,956 | 48% | $28,470,507 | $9,631 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,880 | 47% | $15,444,173 | $5,363 |
| Other Student Loans | 659 | 11% | $13,026,334 | $19,767 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $23,634,026 | $7,800 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 503 | 503 | $8,340,755 | $16,582 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 310 | 310 | $4,391,645 | $14,167 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 398 | 394 | $3,606,350 | $9,061 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 453 | 447 | $2,471,121 | $5,455 |
| $110,001 - more | 1,366 | 1,346 | $4,824,155 | $3,532 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At University of South Carolina-Columbia, for the first-time/full-time students, 5,639 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 526 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 5,639 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 526 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At University of South Carolina-Columbia, 4,671 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 63 students live off-campus. In addition, 131 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 4,671 |
| Living Off-Campus | 63 |
| Living with Family | 131 |
| Un-known | 658 |