Tuition (in-state)$12,700
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance64%
Enrollment36,000
Walk score72
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Education
| Programs | International business, nursing, journalism, hospitality, public health |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 78% 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 | $12,700 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,900 |
| Room and board | $12,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 17:1 |
|---|---|
| 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 17:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 78%
Location and walk score
72/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Five Points nightlife
- Congaree National Park
- Williams-Brice Sandstorm
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 7,500 |
|---|
- Darla Moore MBA and IMBA
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Hospitality MS
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$53,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months86%
Career servicesCareer Center; the international business program places students with global firms
Top employers of recent graduates
- Boeing
- Deloitte
- BMW
- Prisma Health
- Colonial Life
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
72%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internships
- Moore School international business placements
- Hospitality industry internships
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Hootie & the Blowfish
- Leeza Gibbons
- Alex English
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | SEC |
| 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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