Highlights: Overview
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a premier academic and research institution that boasts award-winning students and renowned faculty.
Among South Carolina's national rankings are designations by the Carnegie Foundation for top research and engagement--one of only 23 public institutions nationally with both distinctions--a top-10 ranking from U.S. News & World Report as "most promising and innovative"; and annual recognition from U.S. News of the University's prestigious undergraduate and graduate programs of international business.
Faculty research reached a record $206 million for fiscal year 2008, and South Carolina students in 2009 continued a rich tradition of winning top scholarships and fellowships such as the Goldwater, Marshall, Fulbright, Madison, and Rotary. Previous winners include a Rhodes and Truman. Students have won more than 400 awards totaling $11.5 million since 1994.
