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Student-Faculty Ratio 18:1
Full-Time Student Population 24,162
Part-Time Student Population 4,222
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,152
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 486
Total FT Faculty 1,465
Faculty with Terminal Degree 83%
Average Faculty Salary $81,108
Full-Time Retention Rate 86%
Part-Time Retention Rate 39%
Transfer-Out Rate 14%
Graduation Rate 68%
Programs/Majors Offered 146
Average Course Load 15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 46%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 45%
  • 50 or More Students: 9%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It seems impossible for students to categorize the teachers at here as good or bad. The difficulty is that the students have a range of preferences when it comes to teaching methods. While some think that the best teachers are the ones that give them an easy A, others prefer a challenge. Some prefer a lecture format and others find a Socratic-style question-and-answer session more stimulating. There are all kinds of teachers with varying teaching methods and levels of personal involvement with the students, and many students use www.ratemyprofessor.com to decide which professors to take when signing up for classes. Academic advisers are helpful when trying to find out information about particular teachers, but sometimes students are forced to rely on word of mouth and independent research to find out what teachers will best meet their needs.

There are multiple programs favorable to students excelling in their academic pursuits. The Honors College provides academic opportunities for students who qualify, offering challenging courses with the best teachers, seminars, and perks such as better on-campus housing. Similarly, students accepted to the Capstone Scholars Program enjoy special housing and opportunities to study abroad. The University 101 Program—a nationally renowned college introductory class open only to freshman—teaches students how to adapt to the university environment while they earn class credit. Students can also choose to be a part of one of USC’s nationally ranked programs like international business and marine science. This is an exciting time to be attending the University of South Carolina because of the growth and changes being made. Ultimately, the education you receive here depends on the effort you put forth, but the means of obtaining an excellent education is definitely there for those who desire to take advantage.
 

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Academics at University of South Carolina

graysoap

Psychology '14

4.2
A-

Overall Good

University of South Carolina is not the most prestigious school in the country but it is definitely a great school. It is a big school with a small town feel. All the professors, advisors, and even maintenance staff and cafeteria workers are all warm and friendly. Advisors are always extremely helpful and the registration process is pretty simple. There are so many opportunities to get help with studying that fit individual preferences. The workload can be a lot sometimes, depending on your program. Overall, everyone is willing to help you succeed if you put in the effort.

May 16, 2012

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Academics at University of South Carolina

graysoap

Psychology '14

3.5
B

The Most Important Thing Is Knowing Your Professors

I am in the College of Arts and Sciences doing Psychology and the program is a pretty small community when it comes to the people who are actually involved. I think the biggest mistake college students make is just showing up to class and doing nothing more. The most important thing is getting to know your professors and getting involved in their programs. Especially in psychology, there is always research going on and if the professors know you then you have a good opportunity to get your name known in the program.

May 16, 2012

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Academics at University of South Carolina

chrissyaz

Nursing '15

4.6
A

Eat, Sleep, Class, Repeat

I decided to attend the University of South Carolina because it has an overall great academic program, especially in nursing. The professors make a great effort to help students one on one. They provide a significant amount of work that is not too overwhelming. Not only do the professors provide their office hours for extra help, but so do the teacher's assistants. This gives busy students a flexible schedule to fit studying in. The campus is big, but not gigantic. Most of the buildings are clustered together rather than being spread out. This brings an enormous amount of convenience for the students. The Thomas Cooper Library is big enough for accommodating students. It has over 5 floors, a couple are dedicated to quiet studying and the others allow group studying. There are even private group and single study rooms. The University of South Carolina makes it their best to supply students with all the help they can get.

May 12, 2012

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User rating for University of South Carolina - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 71 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Arnold School of Public Health
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering and Computing
  • College of Hospitality, Retail, & Sport Management
  • College of Mass Communications & Information Studies
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Social Work
  • Moore School of Business
  • School of Music
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Experimental Psychology: 2%
  • Finance, General: 2%
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Dorm study rooms
  • Horseshoe
  • Thomas Cooper Library
Did You Know?
  • The University of South Carolina encompasses multiple nationally recognized programs among various academic surveys—#1 International Business for undergrads, #2 International Business for graduate students, #5 Marine Science, and #9 Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. The College of Engineering and Information Technology is a national leader in fuel cell research.
  • Houston Texans owner Robert McNair, Pulitzer Prizewinner Jim Hoagland, and Grammy Award-winning musicians Hootie and the Blowfish are among some of the University of South Carolina's most notable alumni.
  • What is an hour? At the University of South Carolina, an hour usually refers to a credit, and doesn't necessarily mean an hour of time. The amount of credit received for a class is measured in hours, and most classes are worth one or three credit hours.

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