South Carolina State University

The university admitted 84% of all applicants in 2016. Out of 6,833 applications received in 2023, 5,733 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to South Carolina State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/31 and the fee for the application costs $25.

South Carolina State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of South Carolina State University's admissions stats.

South Carolina State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	6%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	3%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

South Carolina State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for South Carolina State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	7 31	–

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Want to Apply Early to South Carolina State University?

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South Carolina State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to South Carolina State University

For more information on transferring to South Carolina State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into South Carolina State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at South Carolina State University

What does South Carolina State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with South Carolina State University for more information on admission factors.

South Carolina State University Application Requirements

To apply to South Carolina State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with South Carolina State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into South Carolina State University?

Students admitted to South Carolina State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 87% submitted a class rank. At South Carolina State University 6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 22% were in the top 25% and 44% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At South Carolina State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	13%
3.75 and 3.99	7%
3.50 and 3.74	12%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	24%
2.00 and 2.49	18%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to South Carolina State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

South Carolina State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2016, 3% of South Carolina State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for South Carolina State University?

To be competitive with other South Carolina State University applicants, you should aim to score between 890 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At South Carolina State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 890, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of South Carolina State University students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of South Carolina State University students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.

To be most competitive at South Carolina State University, you should strive to earn between 12 and 19 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 19 means you fall in the 75th percentile for South Carolina State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 19, and three out of four students scored lower than 19 on the ACT.

A 12 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for South Carolina State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 12.

More Information on Transferring to South Carolina State University

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 31.

Transfer students can enroll in South Carolina State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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South Carolina State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to South Carolina State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to South Carolina State University.

Does South Carolina State University accept transfer credits?

✅ South Carolina State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. South Carolina State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to South Carolina State University?

✅ South Carolina State University is not test optional.

What is South Carolina State University's acceptance rate?

✅ South Carolina State University's acceptance rate is 84%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at South Carolina State University?

❌ South Carolina State University does not offer early decision.

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