University of South Carolina

If you are considering submitting an application to University of South Carolina, the regular decision application deadline is December 1 and the application fee is $65.

Students who apply to University of South Carolina for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.

University of South Carolina Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of South Carolina's admissions stats.

University of South Carolina 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	30%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	38%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	26%
Waitlist	Yes

University of South Carolina Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of South Carolina.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	October 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	December 1	March 15

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Applying Early to University of South Carolina?

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University of South Carolina does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 15. University of South Carolina will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

➡️ Discover 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 University of South Carolina Admissions

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Is University of South Carolina Hard To Get Into?

Getting into University of South Carolina is moderately difficult. University of South Carolina evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, University of South Carolina accepted 62% of students, about 25,884 from 42,045 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of South Carolina, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of South Carolina

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of South Carolina

In 2022, University of South Carolina waitlisted 8,023 students and 399 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 243 eventually were offered a spot.

What Does University of South Carolina Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling 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 put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of South Carolina

What does University of South Carolina 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

University of South Carolina Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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

University of South Carolina has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. University of South Carolina considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 67% submitted a class rank. At University of South Carolina 30% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 63% were in the top 25% and 93% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

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

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	13.82%
3.75 and 3.99	30.43%
3.50 and 3.74	26.54%
3.25 and 3.49	16.69%
3.00 and 3.24	7.48%
2.50 and 2.9	2.74%
2.00 and 2.49	0.13%

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 University of South Carolina 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

University of South Carolina considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of South Carolina 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.

In 2022, 38% of University of South Carolina's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 26% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

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

To be competitive with other University of South Carolina applicants, you should aim to earn between 1150 and 1340 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of South Carolina 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1340 and 25% of scored lower than 1150, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of South Carolina students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of South Carolina students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for University of South Carolina?

To be most competitive at University of South Carolina, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of South Carolina's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of South Carolina students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of South Carolina

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of South Carolina.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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University of South Carolina Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of South Carolina?

❌ Students who are admitted to University of South Carolina must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does University of South Carolina accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests

Does University of South Carolina accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of South Carolina accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

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

What is University of South Carolina's acceptance rate?

✅ University of South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 62%.

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

❌ University of South Carolina does not offer early decision.

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