University of South Carolina
Admissions
Interested in attending University of South Carolina?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of South Carolina, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of South Carolina?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of South Carolina accepted 61% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 46,682 people applied and 28,706 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of South Carolina:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at University of South Carolina, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of South Carolina by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things University of South Carolina considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of South Carolina?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of South Carolina as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.69. 28% of freshmen who attended University of South Carolina were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 62% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
University of South Carolina is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of South Carolina. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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