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 Foundation research institution offering the No. 1 first-year student experience among public universities and more than 300 academic degree programs. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs — including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation\'s best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts — the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.
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 Foundation research institution offering the No. 1 first-year student experience among public universities and more than 300 academic degree programs. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs — including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation\'s best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts — the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.
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Rankings & Ratings
University of South Carolina is one of the top Public universities in Columbia, United States. It is ranked #711-720 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 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
- 2027#711-720
QS World University Rankings
- 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
- 2027#711-720
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