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University of South Carolina
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  • COLUMBIA, SC
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University of South Carolina
#2 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
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    University of South Carolina Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for SC?

    South Carolina admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 68%. Students that get into South Carolina have an average SAT score between 1140-1340 or an average ACT score of 25-31. The regular admissions application deadline for South Carolina is December 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the South Carolina early action deadline is October 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    68%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    34,957
    SAT Range
    1140-1340
    SAT Reading
    580-670
    SAT Math
    560-670
    Students Submitting SAT
    61%
    ACT Range
    25-31
    ACT English
    23-33
    ACT Math
    23-28
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    37%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    December 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    October 15
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_admissions/apply_now/freshman_application.php
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
    Poll
    72%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 86 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 86 responses
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