University of South Carolina-Columbia: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public four-year university in Columbia, South Carolina that competes in NCAA D1. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Softball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Track and field | 79 | 160 |
| Soccer | 29 | 43 |
| Swimming | 23 | 48 |
| Basketball | 14 | 31 |
| Baseball | 43 | — |
| Softball | — | 27 |
| Volleyball | — | 20 |
| Golf | 11 | 8 |
| Tennis | 9 | 8 |
Athletic scholarships
University of South Carolina-Columbia reported athletic aid averaging USD 21,263 per male athlete and USD 16,562 per female athlete. Keep in mind that in most sports the scholarship is split among several athletes, so offers vary a lot from player to player. Never assume a full scholarship.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (www.sc.edu).
Guides
- Softball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia give athletic scholarships?
According to official data, it reported athletic aid. The amount depends on each sport and each player, so ask the coach.
What division does University of South Carolina-Columbia compete in?
It competes in NCAA D1.
How much does University of South Carolina-Columbia cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 54,922 before scholarships (the out-of-state cost, which is what an international student pays). Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does University of South Carolina-Columbia have on Smartrecruit?
Softball.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.