Columbia Fees (Academic)
From required fees for technology and the health center, to fees that you might incur based on your personal experiences and academic program, it's important to consider all of the fees that apply to your situation.
We can estimate your costs based on course of study, residency and other unique choices you've made for your academic experience.
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides the full breakdown of
the estimated cost to attend.
The fees represented in this table are an estimation of your costs, and should not be interpreted as an exact quotation or billing amount.
Fees listed are per semester and part-time tuition rates are assessed on a per credit hour basis unless otherwise noted.
Student Type | Full-Time 2024 - 2025 (Rates are Per Semester) |
Part-Time 2024 - 2025 (Rates are Per Credit Hour) |
Notes* 1 |
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USC Columbia General | 2 | ||
Resident Student | 6,144.00 |
512.00 | 3, 4 |
Non-Resident Student | 17,949.00 | 1,495.75 | |
Non-Resident Student with a Departmental Scholarship | 9,893.25 | 824.50 | 5 |
Non-Resident Student with a General University Scholarship | 6,144.00 | 512.00 | 6 |
Non-Resident Student with an Athletic Scholarship | 6,144.00 | 512.00 | 7 |
Non-Resident Student with a Divisional Scholarship | 12,758.25 | 1,063.25 | 8 |
Non-Resident Student with a Recognition Scholarship | 15,257.25 | 1,271.50 | 111 |
Active Duty Military Student | 3,000.00 | 250.00 | 9 |
Undergraduate Nonresident – Tuition – Aruba | 6,144.00 | 512.00 | |
SCRI/SC Reads/Reading First Initiative | 160.00 | ||
Undergraduate, Resident, Nonresident Scholarship, Active Duty Military Student with a Scholarship Taking 17 Hours and Above (per credit hour over 16 hours) | 80.00 | -- | 10 |
Non-Resident Student Taking 17 Hours and Above (per credit hour over 16 hours) | 208.00 | -- | 10 |
Full-Time Student: $200.00
Part-Time Student: $17.00 per credit hour
Health Center: $127.00 (students taking 6-11 credit hours)
Health Insurance: $3,205.00 (Undergraduate and graduate students who take 6 credit hours or more, graduate
assistants, students in the School of Medicine enrolled in 1 or more hours and international
students are required by the university to have health insurance. Students can either
purchase insurance or waive out by providing documentation of enrollment in a comparable
plan.) Annual fee will be split over fall and spring semesters. See Note 19.
Student Health Services: 803-777-1916
Academic Health Plans/BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina: 1-855-844-3015 (Enrollment); 1-855-823-0319 (Benefits - Current Enrollees)
Student Type | Full-Time 2024 - 2025 (Rates are Per Semester) |
Part-Time 2024 - 2025 (Rates are Per Credit Hour) |
Notes* 1 |
---|---|---|---|
USC Columbia General | 2 | ||
Resident Student | 6,867.00 | 572.25 | 11 |
Non-Resident Student | 14,880.00 | 1,240.00 | 11 |
Non-Resident Online *
This rate applies ONLY to programs listed under the Specially Priced Online Degree Programs link below . |
-- | 572.25 | 12 |
Resident 17 Hours and Above (per credit hour over 16 hours) | 80.00 | -- | 10,11 |
Non-Resident 17 Hours and Above (per credit hour over 16 hours) | 170.00 | -- | 10,11 |
*Review approved programs below under Specially Priced Online Degree Programs
Full-Time Student: $200.00
Part-Time Student: $17.00 per credit hour
Health Center (6 - 8 hours): $127.00
Health Center (9 - 11 hours): $190.00
Health Center (graduate assistant enrolled in less than 12 hours): $190.00
Health Insurance: $3,205.00 (Undergraduate and graduate students who take 6 credit hours or more, graduate
assistants, students in the School of Medicine enrolled in 1 or more hours and international
students are required by the university to have health insurance. Students can either
purchase insurance or waive out by providing documentation of enrollment in a comparable
plan.) Annual fee will be split over fall and spring semesters. See Note 19.
Student Health Services: 803-777-1916
Academic Health Plans/BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina: 1-855-844-3015 (Enrollment); 1-855-823-0319 (Benefits - Current Enrollees)
South Carolina Certified Teachers: A copy of your SC teaching certificate must be turned into the Bursar’s Office or Business Office at your campus to receive the reduction. Students taking 12 or more hours do not qualify for the reduction.
Student Type | 2024 - 2025 | Notes* |
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Resident SC Certified Teacher at the Columbia Campus (per credit hour for Students taking less than 12 hours) | 515.00 | 23 |
Non-Resident SC Certified Teacher at the Columbia Campus (per credit hour for Students taking less than 12 hours) | 620.00 | 23 |
Resident SC Certified Teacher at a Non-Columbia Campus (per credit hour for Students taking less than 12 hours) | 362.25 | 23 |
Non-Resident SC Certified Teacher at a Non-Columbia Campus (per credit hour for Students taking less than 12 hours) | 413.00 | 23 |
Supervisory Teacher at the Columbia Campus | 50.00 per credit hour | 24 |
Supervisory Teacher at a Non-Columbia Campus | 5.00 per credit hour | 24 |
Nursing and Healthcare Programs
Student Type | Total Estimated Tuition and Fees | Per Credit Hour |
---|---|---|
MSN - Healthcare Leadership | 21,915.00 | 572.25 |
MPH - HPEB | 31,438.75 | 572.25 |
Education Programs
Student Type | Total Estimated Tuition and Fees | Per Credit Hour |
---|---|---|
MEd - Education Administration | 22,399.00 | 572.25 |
MEd - Teaching | 18,863.50 | 572.25 |
MS in Adapted Physical Education | 18,863.50 | 572.25 |
MEd - Learning Design and Technologies | 20,763.00 | 572.25 |
MEd - Language and Literacy | 18,863.50 | 572.25 |
EdS - Education Administration | 20,763 | 572.25 |
EdD - All Concentrations | 37,333 | 572.25 |
MEd - Educational Psychology and Research | 22,399 | 572.25 |
MEd in Special Education-Multicategorical Concentration | 20,763.00 | 572.25 |
MS in Coaching Education |
18,863.50 | 572.25 |
MEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs – Higher Education Leadership Concentration | 22,399.00 | 572.25 |
Engineering and Computing Programs
Student Type | Total Estimated Tuition and Fees | Per Credit Hour |
---|---|---|
MHIT | 23,917.00 | 572.25 |
Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Programs
Student Type | Total Estimated Tuition and Fees | Per Credit Hour |
---|---|---|
Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management | 32,628.00 | 572.25 |
Master of Sport and Entertainment Management | 32,628.00 | 572.25 |
Interscholastic Athletic Administration Certificate | 10,300.50 | 572.25 |
Special Fee Notification:
Students may be required to be proctored during online test completion. If students are unable to attend test proctoring sessions in person at the Distributed Learning office, additional fees may apply for online test proctoring if the course requires online testing.
Total tuition and fees only include tuition and the following fees for the program: a one-time, nonrefundable undergraduate application fee of $65 or graduate application fee of $50 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, a graduate level technology fee of $17 per credit hour, a program fee of $75 per credit hour for the MHIT program. Other costs may be associated with the program, including textbooks.
Online tuition is due by 5 p.m. on published tuition deadline. If you are mailing a payment, it should be postmarked no later than 2 weeks prior to posted tuition deadline.
The University of South Carolina's Federal School Code is 003448.
Financial Aid
We recommend that you begin thinking about your financial aid needs and options during the initial admissions process to University of South Carolina. Please contact our financial aid staff for assistance.
Financial assistance may be available to you in the form of student loans. Students should allow up to 4-6 weeks for the financial aid process to be completed. If you have not received anticipated aid by the payment deadline, you are still responsible for paying for your course by the tuition deadline. Please plan accordingly.
From required fees for technology and the health center, to fees that you might incur based on your personal experiences and academic program, it's important to consider all of the fees that apply to your situation.
Some fees may appear on your bill from non-academic offices, or for services that you chose to opt into, such as housing, dining services or parking.
The fees that you are assessed may vary depending on the campus for which you are enrolled.