Tuition and Fees
General estimates for tuition and fees are listed below for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to living expenses, you will be expected to provide financial documentation for tuition and fees for your first two semesters of study. This is a requirement for processing the I-20 or DS-2019. You will also be required to show financial documentation when you go to your visa interview.
Programs in the following departments have different tuition and fee rates:
- Pharmacy
-
Law
- Master's Degrees programs in the Darla Moore School of Business
Contact International Student Services, for questions regarding tuition and fee rates if your program falls into one of the above-named categories.
The University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, is pleased to offer resident (in-state) tuition to citizens of "Sister States." to see the list of Sister-State Agreements, check the University Scholarships and Assistantships section of the ISS website.
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
For the 2018 - 2019 academic year, undergraduate tuition and fees are estimated to cost approximately $34,935.
Non-resident Tuition (24 credits/academic yr) |
$32,898 |
Matriculation Fee (1 time) |
$80 |
Weighted Average Program Fees |
$1,157 |
International Student Fee ($200/semester) |
$400 |
Technology Fee ($200/semester) |
$400 |
Total for first 2 semesters of study |
$34,935 |
Graduate Tuition and Fees
For the 2018 - 2019 academic year, graduate tuition and fees are estimated to cost approximately $23,590.
If you have a graduate assistantship offered by your department, please submit your offer letter to International Student Services. This will reduce your tuition and fee costs significantly.
Non-resident Tuition (18 credits/academic yr) |
$21,897 |
Weighted Average Program Fees |
$527 |
Matriculation Fee (1 time) |
$80 |
International Student Fee ($200/semester) |
$400 |
Technology Fee ($200/semester) |
$400 |
Graduate Student Health Fee ($190/semester) |
$380 |
Total for first 2 semesters of study |
$23,684* |
*Bench Fees for eligible foreign-sponsored PhD Students in STEM Fields - Per Semester not included |
$3,750 |
Living Expenses
In addition to providing financial documentation for tuition and fees, you will also need to have funding for your living expenses at USC. Living expenses are subject to change and may be more depending on your program.
If you will be bringing a spouse or any children with you, your living expense estimates will be higher.
Undergraduate Living Expenses
Books and Supplies |
$1,065 |
Room |
$8,239 |
Board |
$3,247 |
Personal Expenses |
$2,543 |
Transportation |
$1,605 |
Health Insurance |
$2,020 |
Total for first 2 semesters of study |
$18,746 |
Graduate Living Expenses
Books and Supplies |
$1,065 |
Room |
$10,994 |
Board |
$2,672 |
Personal Expenses |
$2,597 |
Transportation |
$1,635 |
Health Insurance |
$2,047 |
Total for first 2 semesters of study |
$21,010 |
Dependent Expenses
If you plan to bring your spouse with you to USC, you will need to certify for an additional $3000.
If you plan your children with you to USC, you must certify for an additional $4000 per child.