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University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate
    64.89%
  • Regular Application Due
    December 1
  • SAT Range
    1200–1360*
  • ACT Range
    26–32*

By the Numbers

These ranges reflect what most enrolled students scored, but many are outside these ranges.

GPA Range

3.75+
48.42%
3.50–3.74
28%
3.25–3.49
15.4%
3.00–3.24
6.72%
2.50–2.99
1.41%
2.00–2.49
Less than 1%
Below 2.00
Not available

SAT Range*

ACT Composite Range*

Acceptance Rate64.89% Less Selective

  • Total Applicants
    59,642
  • Admitted
    38,700
  • Enrolled
    7,800

Application Requirements

  • High School GPARequired
  • High School RankConsidered if submitted
  • College Prep CoursesRequired
  • SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
  • RecommendationsNeither required nor recommended

Application Deadline

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December 1
Regular Application Due
October 15
Early Action Application Due

Application Process

Application Fee
$70
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website

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