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University of South Carolina
(USC)
Part of University of South Carolina System
About
The University of South 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 House. The university is clas...
The University of South 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 House. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities with Highest Research Activity". It houses the largest collection of Robert Burns and Scottish literature materials outside Scotland and the world's largest Ernest Hemingway collection.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 391 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 70 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 33,819
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 7,733
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
39 subjectsQS
28 subjectsUS News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =125 | 60.4 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | 145 | 55.5 | 2027 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 160 | 58.9 | 2027 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =170 | 46.4 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =283 | 51.2 | 2027 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =303 | 36.5 | 2027 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =398 | 23.2 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =411 | 34.3 | 2027 |
| Oncology | 443 | 22.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =446 | 43.8 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =494 | 18.8 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =506 | 38.3 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | 514 | 34.3 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =545 | 33.3 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =549 | 40.7 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =624 | 42.1 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =725 | 17.8 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =741 | 29.8 | 2027 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of South Carolina?
University of South Carolina's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 711-720, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =391.
When was University of South Carolina founded?
University of South Carolina was founded in 1801.
What are the top subjects at University of South Carolina?
Top subjects at University of South Carolina include: Politics, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Law & Legal Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sports-Related Subjects.
Where is University of South Carolina located?
University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, United States.