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University of South Carolina-Columbia Women's Equestrian

Welcome to the University of South Carolina-Columbia women's equestrian recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southeastern Conference from Columbia, South Carolina. Led by head coach Carol Gwin, University of South Carolina-Columbia pairs a 60% acceptance rate with a 79% graduation rate and a $24,488 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
45
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southeastern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
39,611
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
60%
State
South Carolina
City
Columbia
Address
Columbia-Campus
Staff
Carol Gwin
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 39% of D1 women's equestrian programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
92%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$50,621
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$62,177
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 45% of D1 women's equestrian programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,288
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$35,898
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,624
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$24,488
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$65
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 63% of D1 women's equestrian programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,441,249
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$393,770
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