With more than 215,000 alumni and a comprehensive offering of degree programs, the University of South Carolina is the state's flagship university and a source of quality education, community outreach, and relevant research. From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, USC also generates significant economic benefits for the state.

The University of South Carolina has become vital in strengthening South Carolina by educating its citizens, serving the state's communities, and contributing to the state's economic health.

The University's eight campuses and its alumni contribute $4 billion to South Carolina's economy, which, in turn, supports nearly 50,000 jobs.