Columbia, SC · Public university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $12,688 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $33,928 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,780 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,085 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $28,844 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $21,044 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,800 less than the sticker price — about 27% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (119), Track & Field (79), Baseball (43), Soccer (29), Swimming & Diving (23), Basketball (14), Golf (11), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (160), Swimming & Diving (48), Equestrian (45), Soccer (43), Basketball (31), Softball (27), Beach Volleyball (21), Volleyball (20), Golf (8), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | SEC |
| Head softball coach | Ashley Chastain Woodard |
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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