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University of South Carolina

Location

USC Columbia, Columbia United States

Ranking

# =628QS World University Rankings

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About University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university is a top-tier Carnegie...
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About University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university is a top-tier Carnegie...
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Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of South Carolina is one of the top public universities in Columbia, United States. It is ranked #=628 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #551-600
  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #501-550
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #601-650
  • 2019
    #561-570
  • 2020
    #561-570
  • 2021
    #571-580
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #701-750
  • 2024
    #=575
  • 2025
    #601-610
  • 2026
    #=628

Ranking criteria

Overall
27.4
Academic Reputation
17.7
Citations per Faculty
37.1
Employment Outcomes
28
Employer Reputation
21.9
Faculty Student Ratio
13.5
International Faculty Ratio
54.6
International Research Network
68
International Student Diversity
10
International Student Ratio
5.9
Sustainability
68.9

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #501- 550
  • 2014
    #551-600
  • 2015
    #501-550
  • 2016
    #501-550
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #601-650
  • 2019
    #561-570
  • 2020
    #561-570
  • 2021
    #571-580
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #701-750
  • 2024
    #=575
  • 2025
    #601-610
  • 2026
    #=628

Campus locations

campus

USC Columbia Campus

University of South Carolina

Columbia

US

29208

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