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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Tuition trend
1.5%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published in-state tuition and fees rose from $8,838 to $13,542, about 1.5% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $8,838 | – | – |
| 2009 | $9,156 | – | – |
| 2010 | $9,786 | – | – |
| 2011 | $10,168 | – | – |
| 2012 | $10,488 | – | – |
| 2013 | $10,816 | – | – |
| 2014 | $11,158 | – | – |
| 2015 | $11,482 | – | – |
| 2016 | $11,454 | – | – |
| 2017 | $11,862 | – | – |
| 2018 | $12,616 | – | – |
| 2019 | $12,688 | – | – |
| 2020 | $12,688 | – | – |
| 2021 | $12,688 | – | – |
| 2022 | $12,688 | – | – |
| 2023 | $12,688 | – | – |
| 2026 | $13,542 | $13,542 | – |
| 2027 | – | $13,747 | $13,451–$14,042 |
| 2028 | – | $13,954 | $13,361–$14,560 |
| 2029 | – | $14,165 | $13,272–$15,098 |
| 2030 | – | $14,379 | $13,183–$15,655 |
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