Estimated Cost of Attendance

 Estimated Cost of Attendance PER SEMESTER for 2025-2026 *
Housing and Meal plan rates included approved amounts for 2026-2027 

(Please select the Tuition and Fees link for a complete listing of University fees)

  In-State Tuition
(per semester)
Out-of-State
(per semester)
Tuition $5,172.00 $10,695.00
Fees** $368.00 $368.00
Housing Room Fee $4,125.00 $4,125.00
Meal Plan (Plan 3 - Unlimited + $200 Declining Balance Meal Exchange) $2,435.00 $2,435.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL PER SEMESTER $12,100.00 $17,623.00

*Tuition and fee rates are approved by the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, and are estimated for full-time enrollment (12-16 credit hours). Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Estimate does NOT include the cost for books and supplies, and other miscellaneous fees that are course-specific, such as science lab fees, art course fees, and nursing fees.

**Fees include the Technology fee, Security fee, New Student fee, and Matriculation fee.