University of South Carolina Columbia grade distributions and department GPA
Grade data coverage
School-wide grade coverage: Fall 2020 Fall 2025
Refreshed Apr 6, 2026.
Grade source: Institution grade records.
Coverage varies by course and instructor.
Average GPA describes past grades, not workload or teaching quality. It does not predict your grade.
Overall GPA3.45
Departments151
Covered courses4,180
Grade observations1,674,604
| Department | Avg GPA | Grades | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL | 3.43 | 102,132 | 83 |
| CHEM | 3.36 | 80,440 | 53 |
| ENGL | 3.56 | 58,815 | 95 |
| PSYC | 3.42 | 58,206 | 73 |
| JOUR | 3.48 | 57,991 | 129 |
| MATH | 2.97 | 57,123 | 71 |
| STAT | 3.29 | 44,140 | 47 |
| SPTE | 3.45 | 43,228 | 52 |
| MGSC | 3.48 | 42,058 | 31 |
| FINA | 3.20 | 41,676 | 37 |
| MGMT | 3.52 | 41,266 | 39 |
| CSCE | 3.27 | 39,012 | 67 |
| HIST | 3.25 | 38,067 | 121 |
| ACCT | 3.19 | 37,645 | 49 |
| UNIV | 3.87 | 37,074 | 7 |
| NURS | 3.65 | 36,190 | 96 |
| ECON | 3.05 | 35,953 | 37 |
| POLI | 3.42 | 34,374 | 91 |
| RETL | 3.26 | 32,043 | 32 |
| MKTG | 3.39 | 31,881 | 40 |
| CRJU | 3.44 | 28,946 | 42 |
| EXSC | 3.35 | 28,539 | 47 |
| SPAN | 3.28 | 27,381 | 30 |
| CLAS | 3.70 | 25,181 | 12 |
| LAWS | 3.24 | 24,803 | 192 |
Average GPA from available grade distributions.
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