University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.69
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The University of South Carolina (USC, UofSC, SC, South Carolina, or Carolina) is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1801 as South Carolina College, it is the flagship of the University of South Carolina System and the largest university in the state by enrollment. Its main campus is on over 359 acres (145 ha) in downtown Columbia, close to the South Carolina State…
- Rankings
#18 (Princeton Review)▼
Lots of Greek Life
Ranked #18 in Lots of Greek Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #98 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #109 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #127 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
World rank
Ranked #390 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Columbia-Campus, Columbia, South Carolina, 29208
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