Students
The University of South Carolina system had nearly 41,000 students on its eight campuses in fall 2007, representing 50 states and 100 nations.
More than 27,000 students were enrolled at the flagship Columbia campus, 74 percent of whom were from South Carolina and nearly 18 percent of whom were minorities. Students
Faculty
The University had more than 2,270 full-time faculty at its eight campuses in fall 2007, including more than 1,705 in Columbia. In addition, more than 4,500 full-time staff—nearly 4,000 in Columbia—support the University.
South Carolina faculty garnered more than $206 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs for fiscal year 20087. Faculty
Alumni
There are more than 236,000 living alumni from all campuses, including 180,000 from the Columbia campus. Alumni
Supporters
South Carolina supporters and alumni have a variety of ways to support the University. The Development Office oversees a number of opportunities to give to the University. The Gamecock Club provides opportunities to support Carolina Athletics. Supporters
Featured Profile
Robert C. McNair
- Position: Founder, chairman, and CEO, Houston Texans; chairman, McNair Foundation
- Carolina degree: BA, psychology, 1958
“These are students who one day will become our leaders.”