International Student Services
University of South Carolina
2012 International Student
Enrollment Report
Cover art courtesy of the Iranian
Student Association*
USC’s Iranian Student Association created the work of art seen on the cover of this demographic report. The painting
was displayed in the main window of the International Student Services office. It showcases the paisley pattern which
originated in Iran. Though it is clearly an aesthetically fascinating piece, the painting also served to raise awareness of
USC’s notable and highly talented international student population. The Iranian Student Association graciously donated
the piece to International Student Services and will be proudly displayed for years to come.
*
Data Summary
The International Student Enrollment Report provides an overview of international student enrollment
at the University of South Carolina for the Fall 2012 term. This report includes all international students enrolled at the main campus of Columbia. For reporting purposes, “international” is understood
as a non-U.S. citizen student, holding any visa status other than Legal Permanent Residency. In addition, data is reported on English Programs for Internationals (EPI), the University’s intensive English
program on the Columbia campus.
International student enrollment has seen a slight increase since Fall 2011.
Total International Student Enrollment
Degree Level
U
G
Fall 2012
307
962
Fall 2011
312
955
Total
E
87
81
1356
1348
Enrollment By Country & Region
Central America &
Carribean
Australia & S.
1%
Pacific
1%
South America
4%
Africa
4%
North America
5%
Middle East
9%
China
31%
India
10%
China
South/East Asia
Europe
16%
Europe
India
Middle East
North America
Africa
South America
Central America & Carribean
Australia & S. Pacific
U=Undergraduate, G=Graduate, E=Exchange
South/East Asia
19%
Top 10 Countries of Origin Represented
The country of Iran is listed in the Top 10 Countries of Origin for the first
time. It saw a 29% increase in student representation this year with 31
students compared to 24 last year.
Countries of Origin
China
India
South Korea
Bangladesh
Taiwan
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Iran
Canada
Total
425
129
92
53
41
39
36
31
27
24
France
Enrollment by College or School
Notable increases from Fall 2011 to Fall 2012 include: College of Hospitality, Retail &
Sport Management (+43.2%) and Undergraduate Exchange & Non-Degree (+23.4%).
College or School
College of Engineering & Computing
Darla Moore School of Business
College of Arts and Sciences
Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health
Undergraduate Exchange & Non-Degree
College of Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management
College of Social Work
College of Education
College of Mass Communication & Information Studies
School of Music
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
School of Medicine
Graduate Exchange & Non-Degree
College of Nursing
School of Law
Interdisciplinary Studies (MAT/IMA)
TOTAL
U
55
139
51
8
100
22
0
5
3
5
4
0
0
2
0
0
394
U=Undergraduate, G=Graduate, E=Exchange
G
284
166
253
94
0
31
32
22
18
15
12
15
15
1
3
1
962
Total
339
305
304
102
100
53
32
27
21
20
16
15
15
3
3
1
1356
Programs of Study by Selected College
College of Arts & Sciences
304
68
Chemistry
31
Statistics
29
Physics
29
Biological Sciences
19
Political Science
16
Comparative Literature
11
Geography
10
Mathematics
10
Sociology
7
Experimental Psychology
7
Economics
6
Linguistics
6
Geological Sciences
6
International Studies
5
Earth & Environmental Res Mgmt
4
Marine Science
4
No Major
4
Philosophy
4
English
3
Criminology & Criminal Justice
3
Spanish
3
Theatre
2
Applied Statistics
2
Prof Master's Program in the Sciences
2
Anthropology
2
French
2
Cardiovascular Technology
2
History
1
Creative Writing
1
Art Studio
1
German
1
Media Arts
1
Russian
1
School Psychology
1
TESOL
College of Engineering & Computing
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Nuclear Engineering
Conditional
Computer Information Systems
APOGEE/Mechanical Engineering
339
71
67
64
62
47
14
3
3
3
3
1
1
Darla Moore School of Business
International Business
Finance
EIMBA
Business Administration
Conditional (first-year UG)
No Major
Accounting
PMBA Business Administration
Economics
Management Science
Human Resources
Management
Business Economics
Marketing
Insurance and Risk Management
305
58
35
34
31
30
30
28
16
13
9
8
7
3
2
1
College of Mass Communication &
Information Studies
Mass Communication
Library and Information Science
Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
21
11
5
4
1
Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health
Health Services & Policy Management
Epidemiology
Health Promotion and Education
Exercise Science
Biostatistics
Environmental Health Sciences
Public Health
General Public Health (G)
Physical Therapy
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Physical Activity & Public Health
Speech Pathology
School of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Nurse Anesthesia
College of Nursing
Nursing (4 year)
Health Nursing
102
25
22
18
12
9
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
15
14
1
3 3
2
1
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Pharmacuetical Sciences
Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)
No Major (pre-pharmacy)
16
12
3
1
School of Music
Music Performance
Music
Piano Pedagogy
20
12
5
2
College of Education
Language & Literacy
Educational Psychology &
Research
Special Education
Physical Education
Educational Administration
Counselor Education
Elementary Education
Foundations of Education
Educational Technology
Educational Research
Teaching
Early Childhood Education
Middle Level Education
27
4
College of Hospitality, Retail
& Sport Management
Hospitality Management
International Hospitality & Tourism
Management
Sport and Entertainment Management
Integrated Information Technology
Retailing
Health Information Technology
53
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
18
12
10
8
4
1
Enrollment by Country of Origin
USC international students represent 105 countries of origin in Fall 2012
Country
U
E
G
Country
Total
U
E
G
Total
Country
Afghanistan
0
0
1
1
Ghana
Angola
1
0
0
1
Greece
2
0
1
3
Om an
Argentina
0
0
2
2
Guinea
1
0
0
1
Arm enia
0
0
1
1
Guyana
1
0
0
1
Australia
1
8
0
9
Haiti
0
0
2
2
Austria
0
6
1
7
Hong Kong
0
18
3
21
Baham as
0
0
2
2
Hungary
0
0
2
2
Bangladesh
0
0
53
53
Iceland
0
0
2
2
Barbados
1
0
0
1
India
5
0
124
129
Belarus
1
0
0
1
Indonesia
1
0
3
4
Belgium
1
0
1
2
Iran
0
0
31
31
Berm uda
2
0
2
Iraq
1
0
3
Bolivia
1
0
3
4
Ireland
1
4
Bosnia &
Herzegovina
0
0
3
3
Israel
0
Italy
Ivory Coast
Brazil
0
16
0
3
19
Bulgaria
2
0
3
5
Canada
0
0
4
4
Norw ay
U
E
G
Total
5
0
0
5
17
0
2
19
Pakistan
1
0
9
10
Paraguay
1
0
0
1
Peru
2
0
2
4
Philippines
1
0
1
2
Rom ania
0
0
12
12
Russia
2
0
12
14
Saint Lucia
1
0
1
2
Saudi
Arabia
26
0
13
39
Senegal
0
0
2
2
4
Serbia
1
0
0
1
0
5
Singapore
0
0
2
2
0
3
3
Slovakia
0
0
1
1
0
0
8
8
Spain
2
6
0
8
0
0
1
1
Sri Lanka
0
0
8
8
Jam aica
1
0
2
3
Surinam e
1
0
0
1
17
0
10
27
Central
African
Republic
0
0
1
1
Japan
2
1
3
6
Sw eden
3
0
2
5
Chile
0
0
3
3
Kazakhstan
0
0
1
1
Syria
0
0
1
1
107
2
316
425
Kenya
1
0
3
4
Taiw an
7
0
34
41
0
0
1
1
China
Colom bia
2
0
10
12
Congo
1
0
0
1
Costa Rica
0
0
1
1
22
0
70
92
Tajikistan
Kuw ait
2
0
6
8
Tanzania
3
0
0
3
Lebanon
0
0
5
5
Thailand
4
0
5
9
0
0
1
1
Korea, R. of
Croatia
1
0
0
1
Lesotho
0
0
1
1
Trinidad &
Tobago
Czech
Republic
1
0
0
1
Libya
0
0
3
3
Tunisia
0
0
3
3
Denm ark
0
0
2
2
Lithuania
2
0
1
3
Turkey
2
0
22
24
Ecuador
2
0
2
4
Malaysia
0
0
5
5
UAE
0
0
2
2
Egypt
1
0
9
10
Mexico*
3
0
34
37
Uganda
0
0
3
3
2
Ukraine
0
0
2
2
4
25
7
36
El Salvador
0
0
1
1
Moldova
1
0
1
Equatorial
Guinea
5
0
0
5
Mongolia
0
0
1
1
United
Kingdom
Finland
2
0
1
3
Morocco
1
0
0
1
Venezuela
3
0
1
4
France
2
9
13
24
Nepal
0
0
5
5
Vietnam
1
0
4
5
Gaza Strip
1
0
0
1
Netherlands
0
5
4
9
West Bank
0
0
1
1
Georgia
0
0
5
5
New
Zealand
0
0
1
1
Yem en
0
0
1
1
Germ any
1
3
14
18
Nigeria
3
0
12
15
Zim babw e
1
0
1
Total
*Includes 34 Executive International MBA Students in Guadalajara, MX
Countries with Notable Increases
Bangladesh
Iran
France
Oman
Brazil
Angola
2011
46
24
15
13
11
1
U=Undergraduate, G=Graduate, E=Exchange
2
1356
2012
53
31
24
19
19
5
International Students on Sponsorship or Scholarship
Non-Matriculated International Students
Sponsored International Students on Fellowship &
English Programs for Internationals experienced it’s
Scholarship Programs
Total
most significant growth in the Winter 2012 session.
Amideast
5
Chilean Government Scholarship
2
Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program
1
English Program for Internationals
Total
Egypt Government Scholarship
3
Winter 2012
273
Guinea Equatorial Geoscience Program
4
Spring 2012
253
Institute of International Education-Fulbright
16
Summer 2012
235
Kuwait Government Scholarship
8
Fall-I 2012
197
Maylasian Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship
1
Fall-II 2012
242
Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities-Fulbright
3
Libya Government Scholarship
4
Oman Government Scholarship
18
1
Republic of Korea, Military Scholarships
Rotary International
0
Royal Thai Scholars
4
Saudi Arabia Government Scholarships
39
Turkey Government Scholarships
16
United Methodist Scholarship
0
United States Agency for International Development
1
Scholarships
West African Management Services, Angola
2
World Health Organization
0
Brazil Science Without Borders (BSWB)
11
Students with Athletic Scholarships
37
Total
176
Five-year growth of International Students at USC
International student enrollment on the Columbia campus dropped postSeptember 11, 2001, from a peak of 1,279 in the year 2000. Currently,
1,356 international students represent 4.41% of the total campus enrollment
(30,721).
Year
Undergraduate
Graduate
Total
2007
217
724
944
2008
262
768
1,030
2009
339
847
1,186
2010
381
875
1,256
2011
393
955
1,348
2012
394
962
1,356
Benchmarking
University of South Carolina
Columbia Campus
Total
1,356
Peer Institution
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
University of Connecticut
University of Georgia
University of Kentucky
University of Tennessee
Total
3,050
1,944
1,710
1,500
944
Peer Aspirant Institution
Indiana University
University of Maryland-College Park
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Virginia
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Total
7,920
3,924
2,490
2,021
1,820