Tuition (in-state)$15,600
Student : faculty16:1
Acceptance43%
Enrollment29,000
Walk score40
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, business, agriculture, architecture, nursing |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $15,600 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,500 |
| Room and board | $13,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 16:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
40/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Death Valley Saturdays
- Lake Hartwell
- South Carolina Botanical Garden
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 5,500 |
|---|
- College of Business MBA
- Engineering MS and PhD
- Architecture MArch
- Education
- Nursing
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$62,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCenter for Career and Professional Development; UPIC pays students to intern on campus
Top employers of recent graduates
- Michelin
- Boeing
- Deloitte
- BMW
- Duke Energy
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Cooperative Education Program
- UPIC on-campus internships
- Center for Career and Professional Development
Alumni
| Living alumni | 190,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Nancy O'Dell
- Strom Thurmond
- Trevor Lawrence
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Palmetto FellowsSouth Carolina merit award up to $10,000 · Deadline: Dec 15
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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