🏠 University of South Carolina — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of South Carolina.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

📍 Location

Columbia, SC, SC

🏛️ College Type

public

👥 Enrollment

35,360 total students

🏠 Housing

12 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Columbia Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Maxcy College 0
Thornwell College 0
Capstone House 0 🛗 Elevator
Bates West 0 🛗 Elevator
Patterson Hall 0
Wade Hampton Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Sims Hall 0
South Tower 0 🛗 Elevator
North Tower 0 🛗 Elevator
The Roost 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Cliff Apartments 0 🍳 Shared Kitchen

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for University of South Carolina dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

🔍 Filter by Amenity

Looking for something specific? Browse University of South Carolina dorms filtered by amenity:

❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female