South Carolina State University

If you are planning on applying to South Carolina State University, the regular decision application deadline is July 31 and the application fee 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 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	5%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
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	July 31	––

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Applying Early to South Carolina State University?

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

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

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More on South Carolina State University Admissions

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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 Does South Carolina State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas 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
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

South Carolina State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	√
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, 86% submitted a class rank. At South Carolina State University 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 32% were in the top 25% and 43% 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	8%
3.50 and 3.74	9%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	27%
2.00 and 2.49	15%

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 highlights 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 considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

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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

• Spring 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.

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

✅ South Carolina State University is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is South Carolina State University's acceptance rate?

✅ South Carolina State University has an acceptance rate of 88%.

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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