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University of South Carolina

Columbia · Go, stay aware

South Caroliniana Library, Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC — w_lemay (Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

76out of 100

Go, stay aware

Overall safety score

“Go. The University of South Carolina campus is generally safe, lively, and thoroughly patrolled, making it welcoming for visitors during day and evening hours. As with most urban universities, standard vigilance is recommended along the campus perimeters and near adjacent nightlife corridors.”
— Gogo, on University of South Carolina

Walk score

78/100

Bike score

67/100

About the area

Collegiate HubHistoric / Tree-LinedActive & BustlingWalkable Campus

Centering around the historic, live-oak-shaded Horseshoe dating to 1801, the University of South Carolina anchors downtown Columbia with classic brick architecture and modern academic facilities. The campus area blends university culture, collegiate athletics, and walkable dining options adjacent to the state capitol complex.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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