University of South Carolina-Columbia Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
61.49%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.50%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,574
SAT Scores
1,270
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 42,188 students have applied and 27,022 students have allowed to admit to University of South Carolina-Columbia (Acceptance rate: 64.05%). South Carolina's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.33 % where 6,574 students have finally enrolled out of 27,022 admitted students.
South Carolina acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and University of New Mexico-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 75.33%).
South Carolina enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.39%).
How to Apply to University of South Carolina-Columbia
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply South Carolina. South Carolina offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.sc.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.sc.edu/apply/index.php |
| Financial Aid | www.sc.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/financial_aid/cost_and_aid/cost_to_attend/index.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.sa.sc.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/institutional_research_assessment_and_analytics/retention_and_graduation/index.php |
| Disability Service | sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student_disability_resource_center/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at South Carolina and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of South Carolina-Columbia is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of South Carolina-Columbia is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,164). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | 1,270 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,164 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,090 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of South Carolina-Columbia, 2,184 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,270 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 640 | 690 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,280 | 1,380 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of South Carolina-Columbia, 1,125 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 30 |
South Carolina Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of South Carolina-Columbia. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |