University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC
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    Faculty & Research

    442 faculty · 266 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Mechanical Engineering40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 35.5 #23 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Dryer, Frederick L., Faculty h-index 86
    Notable: “Simplified Reaction Mechanisms for the Oxidation of Hydrocarbon Fuels in Flames” (1981) · 2,236 citations
    Li, Chen, Faculty h-index 71
    Notable: “Fast and Facile Preparation of Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanoplatelets” (2009) · 924 citations
    Huang, Kevin, SmartState Endowed Chair in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells h-index 60
    Notable: “Superior Perovskite Oxide‐Ion Conductor; Strontium‐ and Magnesium‐Doped LaGaO 3 : I, Phase Relationships and Electrical Properties” (1998) · 590 citations
    Giurgiutiu, Victor, Faculty h-index 54
    Notable: “Tuned Lamb Wave Excitation and Detection with Piezoelectric Wafer Active Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring” (2005) · 931 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering · Introduction to Computer-Aided Design · Statics · Introduction to Applied Numerical Methods · Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals for Non-Majors · Solid Mechanics +34 more
    Psychology40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 27.8 #42 of 89 in Psychology
    Huebner, Scott, Professor h-index 85
    Notable: “Initial Development of the Student's Life Satisfaction Scale” (1991) · 1,088 citations
    Maydeu-Olivares, Alberto, Professor h-index 59
    Focus on structural equation modeling and item response theory (IRT), and more generally in developing new quantitative methods. His early research focused on social problem solving (how individuals solve real life problems) and optimism. H
    Notable: “Understanding the Model Size Effect on SEM Fit Indices” (2018) · 890 citations
    Booze, Rosemarie M., Professor h-index 47
    Notable: “Proteomic identification of oxidatively modified proteins in Alzheimer's disease brain. Part II: dihydropyrimidinase‐related protein 2, α‐enolase and heat shock cognate 71” (2002) · 582 citations
    Mactutus, Charles F., Professor h-index 42
    In the areas of cognitive processes and their dysfunction in disease and addictions. Dr. Mactutus’ research group is very active with trainees at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. Students are expected to pre
    Notable: “Neurotoxicity and dysfunction of dopaminergic systems associated with AIDS dementia” (2000) · 214 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Psychology · Psychology of Adjustment · Professional Development in Psychology · Psychological Statistics · Research Methods in Psychology · Human Sexual Behavior +34 more
    Nursing40 faculty · 19 courses avg h-index 18.7 #16 of 37 in Nursing
    Addy, Cheryl, Department Chair; Professor h-index 55
    Notable: “Frequency of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a Community Sample of Young Adolescents” (1994) · 473 citations
    Donelle, Lorie, Emily Myrtle Smith Endowed Professor of Nursing h-index 26
    Felder, Tisha M., Associate Professor h-index 19
    Social policy and evaluation (practice method concentration) and community and social systems (practice area concentration) in 2002. In 2010, she graduated with a PhD in behavioral sciences, with minors in epidemiology and health p
    Notable: “Beyond Reading Level: A Systematic Review of the Suitability of Cancer Education Print and Web-based Materials” (2010) · 93 citations
    Dawson, Robin, Associate Dean for Academics; Associate Professor h-index 15
    Notable: “Exploring app features with outcomes in mHealth studies involving chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and hypertension: a targeted exploration of the literature” (2018) · 71 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Nursing as a Profession · Introduction to Nursing Informatics · Biophysical Pathology · Clinical Nutrition · Introduction to Health Assessment · Foundations of Nursing Practice +13 more
    Communication and Media Studies34 faculty · 26 courses avg h-index 20.1 #8 of 12 in Communication
    Fitzpatrick, Mary Anne, Distinguished Professor; Executive VP for Academic Affairs and Provost h-index 38
    Notable: “Toward a Theory of Family Communication” (2002) · 512 citations
    Kitzie, Vanessa Lynn, BSIS Program Coordinator; Associate Professor h-index 18
    Notable: “Testing the validity of social capital measures in the study of information and communication technologies” (2014) · 144 citations
    Cooke, Nicole A., Augusta Baker Endowed Chair; Professor h-index 17
    Notable: “Posttruth, Truthiness, and Alternative Facts: Information Behavior and Critical Information Consumption for a New Age” (2017) · 233 citations
    Jun, Jungmi, Associate Professor h-index 17
    Notable: “COVID-19 Racial Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms among Asians Americans: Does Communication about the Incident Matter?” (2021) · 70 citations
    Courses: Media and Society · Principles of Journalism · History and Philosophy of the Mass Media · Special Topics in Mass Communications · Jobs in the Sports Media · Sports Activism and Media +20 more
    Civil Engineering29 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 26.9 #9 of 17 in Civil Engineering
    Meadows, Michael, Associate Professor h-index 55
    Notable: “Late Quaternary dynamics of southern Africa's winter rainfall zone” (2007) · 609 citations
    Chaudhry, Hanif, Professor h-index 41
    Notable: “Explicit Methods for 2‐D Transient Free Surface Flows” (1990) · 269 citations
    Ziehl, Paul, Professor h-index 37
    Notable: “Review of availability of source materials for geopolymer/sustainable concrete” (2020) · 376 citations
    Imran, Jasim, Professor h-index 34
    Notable: “Reconstruction of turbidity currents in Amazon Channel” (2003) · 364 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Civil Engineering · Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualization · Statics · Computational Methods for Civil Engineering · Dynamics · Mechanics of Solids +34 more
    Finance and Financial Management Services26 faculty · 22 courses avg h-index 25.5 #15 of 40 in Finance
    Berger, Allen N., Carolina Distinguished Professor; H. Montague Osteen Jr. Professor of Banking and Finance h-index 112
    Notable: “The economics of small business finance: The roles of private equity and debt markets in the financial growth cycle” (1998) · 3,694 citations
    Hartwig, Robert, Director, Risk and Uncertainty Management Center; Clinical Associate Professor h-index 29
    Notable: “Toeplitz Determinants: Some Applications, Theorems, and Conjectures” (1969) · 221 citations
    Jiang, Chao, Associate Professor h-index 19
    Notable: “Momentum sharing in imbalanced Fermi systems” (2014) · 306 citations
    Zhang, Donghang, W. W. 'Hootie' Johnson Endowed Chair in Finance and Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Affiliated mutual funds and the allocation of initial public offerings” (2007) · 173 citations
    Courses: Management of Risk and Insurance · Introduction to Finance · Corporate Financial Analysis · Introduction to Real Estate and Urban Development · Corporate Risk Management · Climate Change Risk Management, Insurance, and Finance +16 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of South Carolina. University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC reports an overall acceptance rate of 56.5%, an SAT middle 50% of 1180–1380, a class size of 7,319, and a yield of 24.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. SEC flagship with top-ranked international business program (Darla Moore School). Guarantees admission to top 10% of SC high school classes. Strong Honors College.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of South Carolina: key admissions facts

    University of South Carolina's overall acceptance rate is 56.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of South Carolina's SAT middle-50% range is 1180–1380 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of South Carolina is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of South Carolina's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 24.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of South Carolina for families earning under $75,000 is about $15,815 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of South Carolina on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of South Carolina cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $12,634 per year in net price at University of South Carolina, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,125 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,859 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of South Carolina: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$12,634
    $30,001–$48,000$14,953
    $48,001–$75,000$19,859
    $75,001–$110,000$24,478
    Over $110,000$28,125
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$12,288
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$36,976
    Room and board$16,376

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina?

    University of South Carolina's overall acceptance rate is 56.5%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of South Carolina?

    Admitted students at University of South Carolina typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1180–1380 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of South Carolina?

    Getting into University of South Carolina is moderately selective: it admits 56.5% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of South Carolina offer early decision or early action?

    University of South Carolina offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of South Carolina cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of South Carolina — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $15,815 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of South Carolina cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $12,634 per year in net price at University of South Carolina, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,125 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,859 per year after grants and scholarships.

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