University of South Carolina-Columbia

$26,000 a year · about $104,000 over 4 years

automatic general merit package; avg SAT 1450/ACT 33/GPA 4.7, top 6%

$16,000 a year · about $64,000 over 4 years

automatic general merit package; avg SAT 1390/ACT 31/GPA 4.5, top 11%

$12,000 a year · about $48,000 over 4 years

automatic general merit package; avg SAT 1300/ACT 28/GPA 4.4, top 14%

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

National Merit Finalists who name USC first-choice via NMSC; combinable with other USC merit

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Awarded to National Merit Finalists who list USC as their first choice.

$8,000 a year · about $32,000 over 4 years

Outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, and service. Average SAT 1550, GPA 5.4.

$8,000 a year · about $32,000 over 4 years

Average SAT 1550, GPA 5.4, top 2% of class. Sponsored by the Alumni Association.

$6,000 a year · about $24,000 over 4 years

Awarded to National Merit Finalists who list USC as their first choice.

$4,000 a year · about $16,000 over 4 years

Available to South Carolina students who are recognized as Valedictorians.

$4,000 a year · about $16,000 over 4 years

Average SAT 1536, GPA 5.4, top 2% of class.

Full tuition and fees · about $144,000 over 4 years

Physical fitness standards, leadership potential, 1000+ SAT, military commitment.

Full tuition · about $144,000 over 4 years

Full-tuition need-based Honors departmental scholarship for incoming first-year students in specified STEM B.S. programs; preference to SC residents; demonstrated financial need.

Full cost of attendance · about $127,000 over 4 years

Top-tier academic profile, leadership, and character; admission to Honors College.

$24,810 a year · about $99,000 over 4 years

Exceptional academic achievement and leadership. Average SAT 1550, GPA 5.4. Must apply to the Honors College.

$24,000 a year · about $96,000 over 4 years

top nonresident scholars; ~20 named McNair; mandatory interview + Top Scholar Weekend; avg SAT 1550/ACT 35/GPA 4.8, top 1%

$22,000 a year · about $88,000 over 4 years

Exceptional academic achievement. Average SAT 1550, GPA 5.4. Must apply to the Honors College.

$20,000 a year · about $80,000 over 4 years

Top-tier academic achievement. Must apply to the Honors College.

$15,000 a year · about $60,000 over 4 years

Exceptional academic achievement. Must apply to the Honors College.

$15,000 a year · about $60,000 over 4 years

20 named; SC residents; mandatory interview + Top Scholar Weekend; top 1%

Full tuition and fees · about $51,000 over 4 years

First-generation, low-income family, first-time freshman.

December 1

$11,000 a year · about $44,000 over 4 years

High academic merit. Average SAT 1550, GPA 5.4. Must apply to the Honors College.

$11,000 a year · about $44,000 over 4 years

top nonresident scholars; up to 20 named Horseshoe; mandatory interview + Top Scholar Weekend

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

High academic merit. Must apply to the Honors College.

$10,000 a year

up to 25 named; SC residents; mandatory interview + Top Scholar Weekend