Columbia, SC · Private nonprofit university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $26,840 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $26,840 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,950 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $200 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $38,781 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $20,035 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $18,746 less than the sticker price — about 48% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NAIA |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Baseball (49), Track & Field (27), Soccer (26), Basketball (17), Golf (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (5) | Softball (28), Soccer (26), Volleyball (25), Basketball (23), Track & Field (17) |
| Softball conference | - |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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