University of South Carolina-Columbia Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
NaN%
International
49
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
74.2%(20,926)
Hispanic
5.9%(1,673)
African American
9.8%(2,761)
Asian
4.3%(1,216)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(25)
Two or More Races
4.3%(1,221)
Unknown
1.1%(320)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment38,804
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
44.3%(12,871)
Women
55.7%(16,163)

Gender Statistics

Men12,871

33% of total enrollment

Women16,163

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of South Carolina-Columbia serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(421)
18-19
47.7%(13,594)
20-21
40.3%(11,471)
22-24
7.7%(2,179)
25+
2.8%(805)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.1%(6)
20-21
3.4%(277)
22-24
32.2%(2,613)
25+
64.3%(5,212)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

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%(70)

Regional Representation

International70

NaN% of student body

States Represented

49 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