University of South Carolina-Columbia Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
NaN%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of South Carolina-Columbia has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.7%(19,871)
Hispanic
5.9%(1,570)
African American
9.4%(2,511)
Asian
4.3%(1,151)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(21)
Two or More Races
4.3%(1,138)
Unknown
1.1%(302)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment35,653
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

University of South Carolina-Columbia offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of South Carolina-Columbia has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.8%(11,975)
Women
56.2%(15,368)

Gender Statistics

Men11,975

34% of total enrollment

Women15,368

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of South Carolina-Columbia serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(383)
18-19
45.3%(12,399)
20-21
42.2%(11,540)
22-24
8.1%(2,221)
25+
2.9%(800)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
3.8%(316)
22-24
30.3%(2,520)
25+
65.8%(5,472)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of South Carolina-Columbia attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(61)

Regional Representation

International61

NaN% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age