University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina (also known as USC, South Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, coeducational, research university. The main campus is located in Columbia, South Carolina and is part of the University of South Carolina System. Founded in 1801, the university offers programs of study leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from sixteen degree-granting academic divisions. It currently enrolls over 26,000 students; the president of USC is Andrew J. Sorensen.

Students

Approximately 26,000 students attend the University of South Carolina, Columbia. (Another 11,000 students study at several regional campuses of the USC System, including Upstate and Beaufort.)

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Almost all freshman live on campus, and a total of 8,000 reside in campus housing. This number continues to grow, and the university is in the process of adding more suite-style resident halls. Popular off-campus housing includes the University Commons and Sterling University. The two main social points are Five Points and the Congaree Vista.

Related Topics:
Five Points - Congaree Vista

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The Greek system at USC is less popular than at large universities in other southern states. However, with the addition of the Greek village, built between 2002 and 2004, an increase in interest is expected.

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